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Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014
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Defined Benefit Pension Plans |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected contribution | $ 27.4
OPEB |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected contribution | $ 1.5

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- Definition Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Employer Contributions In Current Fiscal Year + References No definition available. + Details
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