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Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingencies
Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are identified as a "potentially responsible party" (PRP) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability without regard to fault for costs and damages relating to the investigation and clean-up of contamination resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where our facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis.

Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of any proceedings, we believe that our environmental legal proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. There were no significant changes to our environmental legal proceedings since December 31, 2017. Please refer to Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” note 17, Contingencies, included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more complete discussion.

Income Taxes

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by various countries' tax authorities. These examinations may lead to proposed or assessed adjustments to our taxes. Please refer to note 5, Income Taxes, for a detailed discussion on tax contingencies.