Environmental and Other Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Threshold for disclosure of monetary sanctions related to environmental proceedings	$ 1.0
Threshold for disclosure of monetary sanctions related to aware of legal environmental proceedings	$ 1.0

Threshold For Disclosure Of Monetary Sanctions, Not Aware Of Environmental Legal Proceedings

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