Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Material Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation, Total	$ 14
Contractual Obligation, Less than 1 year	5
Contractual Obligation, 1 to 3 years	6
Contractual Obligation, 3 to 5 years	3
Standby Letters of Credit
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding amount	3
Purchase obligations and other
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation, Total	10
Contractual Obligation, Less than 1 year	3
Contractual Obligation, 1 to 3 years	4
Contractual Obligation, 3 to 5 years	3
Expected Commitment Fee Payments on 2015 Credit Facility
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation, Total	4
Contractual Obligation, Less than 1 year	2
Contractual Obligation, 1 to 3 years	$ 2

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