New Accounting Pronouncements - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Share-based compensation, excess tax benefit	$ 0.1

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount

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