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Write-downs, Reserves, and Project Opening Costs, net of Recoveries
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Writedowns Reserves And Project Opening Costs Net Of Recoveries Components Of Write Downs Reserves And Project Opening Costs Net Of Recoveries [Abstract]  
Write-downs, Reserves, and Project Opening Costs, net of Recoveries
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
Remediation costs
$
3.9

 
$
12.1

Divestitures and abandonments
8.5

 
1.8

Project opening costs
13.2

 
1.7

Other
(1.6
)
 
5.1

Total write-downs, reserves, and project opening costs, net of recoveries
$
24.0

 
$
20.7


Write-downs, reserves, and project opening costs, net of recoveries include project opening costs and various pre-tax charges to record contingent liability reserves, costs associated with efficiency projects, project write-offs, demolition costs, and other non-routine transactions, net of recoveries of previously recorded non-routine reserves.
Remediation costs primarily relate to projects at certain of our Las Vegas properties.
Divestitures and abandonments include losses on divested or abandoned assets, demolition costs and costs associated with various projects that are determined to no longer be viable. Costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily relate to lease exit costs.
Project opening costs represents costs associated exclusively with opening a new property or project.
Other includes contingent liability reserves and other recoveries.