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Low-end of the range estimate of the loss exposure for reasonably possible environmental contingencies at an individual site.

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Environmental Remediation Expense To Date.

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Loss Contingency, Expenses Sought, Value.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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The estimated maximum amount of possible loss from the contingency.

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Return of or reimbursements received in relation to direct costs and expenses previously paid or incurred.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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