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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
Derivative [Line Items] |
Net gain (loss) on hedged items | $ 64.2
Hedged gain (loss) remaining amortization period end date | Aug. 15, 2019

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