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Postretirement Health Care Plan Status (Detail) (Other Postretirement Plan, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation $ 33.4us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation $ 31.2us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation $ 30.6us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation
Retirees and Dependents
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation 25.0us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation
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22.5us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation
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Actives Eligible for Benefits
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation $ 8.4us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation
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$ 8.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation
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