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Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments - Gross Amounts of Recognized Derivative Assets and Liabilities and Gross Amounts Offset in Accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Offsetting [Abstract] |  |
Margin on Derivative posted with counterparties | $ 34 | $ 9

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- Definition Derivative margin held from counterparty. + References No definition available. + Details
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