Commitments, Contingencies And Uncertainties (Narrative) (Details)	Mar. 28, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Action Plan Implementation Period	3 years

Action plan implementation period of the Compliance Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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