Contingencies (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Covid 19 Pandemic
Unusual Or Infrequent Item Net Gain Loss [Abstract]
CARES act, refund estimate	$ 381.0

Amount of reasonable estimate for refund due to operating loss carrybacks, combined with depreciation adjustments pursuant to CARES act.

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