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Represents the number of subpoenas received from the Hawaii Attorney General by the entity.

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Represents the amount of the penalty for violations of Section 407 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, "Refuse Act" in the form of a community service payment.

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The charge against earnings in the period for known or estimated future costs arising from requirements to perform environmental remediation activities.

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Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

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Amount of litigation expense, including but not limited to legal, forensic, accounting, and investigative fees.

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The aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet.

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