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INVESTMENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-Current Investments and Restricted Cash | $ 481 | $ 476
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | 7.78% | 8.06%
cash held in escrow [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent | $ 14 | $ 13
Self-insurance requirements [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-Current Investments and Restricted Cash | 448 | 445
Variable life insurance policy |  |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-Current Investments and Restricted Cash | $ 19 | $ 18

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