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Environmental
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]  
Environmental

13.  Environmental— During the reporting period, there has been a material development in respect of a pending environmental matter as follows:

Environmental Site Characterization.  As reported in greater detail in the Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2016, soil and groundwater characterization commenced at our Los Angeles manufacturing facility in December 2002 in conjunction with a Site Investigation Plan that was approved by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”).  Site investigation (including extensive soil, soil gas, groundwater and air testing) continued through 2014, at the conclusion of which the Company submitted a remedial action plan (“RAP”) to DTSC.  Under the provisions of the RAP, the Company proposed not to disturb sub-surface contaminants, but to continue monitoring, maintain the cover above affected soil, enter into restrictive covenants regarding the potential use of the property in the future, and provide financial assurances relating to the requirements of the RAP.  In January 2017, the RAP was circulated for public comment.  DTSC responded to those comments and, on September 29, 2017, approved the RAP as submitted by the Company. The Company intends to prepare an operation and maintenance plan, to record covenants on certain affected parcels and to obtain further clarification on financial assurance obligations relating to the RAP.  At this stage, the Company does not believe that costs to be incurred in connection with the RAP will be material and has not recorded a loss contingency for these activities.