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Other Noncurrent Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Other noncurrent liabilities

Note 9 – Other noncurrent liabilities:

	December 31,				June 30,
	2020				2021
	(In thousands)
Reserve for uncertain tax positions	$	1,717			$	1,717
OPEB		985				878
Insurance claims and expenses		653				617
Other		425				425
Total	$	3,780			$	3,637

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