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Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 Plaintiff
Calcasieu River Estuary in Lake Charles Louisiana [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of individuals that have filed lawsuits against the Company | 2,607

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