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Commitments and Contingencies Settlement of Litigation (Details) (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006 Notice of Violation, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006 Notice of Violation
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Litigation Settlement, Amount $ 332us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmount
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Civil Penalty, Waived $ 112alb_CivilPenaltyWaived
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