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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2016 Defendant
CNMC |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants | 10

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