Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
CDSOA receipts	$ 2.7

The aggregate amount of other income resulting from distributions received under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.

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