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Investment in Affiliates (Details) (Waihonua Joint Venture, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Waihonua Joint Venture
 
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Operating revenue $ 242.3us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationRevenue
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Operating income 32.2us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationGrossProfitLoss
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Income from continuing operations 32.2us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeExtraordinaryItems
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Net income $ 32.2us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss
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