Environmental (German Infraservs Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Demerger obligations indemnification percentage	66.66%
Other demerger obligations indemnification percentage	66.66%

Other demerger obligations indemnification percentage.

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