- Definition

Aggregate notional amount of derivative expressed in nonmonetary units. For example, the number of barrels specified in a fuel oil forward purchase contract.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 12

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- Definition

Fair value current assets measured on recurring basis derivative financial instruments current assets.

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- Definition

Fair Value Current Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Derivative Financial Instruments Current Liabilities

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- Definition

Forecasted sales of costless collar agreement

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Other comprehensive income and financial instruments (Textuals) [Abstract].

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Tax rate for other comprehensive income and financial instruments.

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- Definition

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Other Comprehensive Income and Financial Instruments (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011 Fuel hedges [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Fuel hedges [Member]	Dec. 08, 2010 Costless collar agreements [Member] ShortTons	Jun. 30, 2011 Commodity Hedges [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Commodity Hedges [Member]	Dec. 08, 2010 Written call option [Member] ShortTons	Dec. 08, 2010 Purchased put option [Member] ShortTons
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregated fair values of outstanding hedges, current assets			$ 2.8	$ 1.6		$ 1.8	$ 1.9
Aggregated fair values of outstanding hedges, current liabilities			$ 0.3	$ 1.9		$ 6.9	$ 6.5
Notional Amount (in Gallons per Month)								21,000	21,000
Forecasted sales of costless collar agreement					21,000
Other Comprehensive Income and Financial Instruments (Textuals)
Tax rate for other comprehensive income and financial instruments	41.50%	42.00%