Incentive Plans (Summary of Awards Granted) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Time-Based RSUs \| 2021 NED Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Time Based RSUs \| 2020 Long-Term Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Cash Settled RSUs \| 2020 Long-Term Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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Fair value per share at grant date (in USD per share) \| $ / shares	$ 32.12
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Threshold of Deductible Compensation For Executive Officers

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