Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Adjustment of and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, taxes	$ 0.2	$ 0.0
Other comprehensive income, equity method investment, tax	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment and Amortization Tax

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