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Share-Based Compensation Long Term Incentive Plan (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 11 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Nov. 22, 2011 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Feb. 15, 2012 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Minimum [Member] | Feb. 15, 2012 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Maximum [Member] | Apr. 03, 2014 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Apr. 25, 2013 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Apr. 24, 2013 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Jun. 14, 2012 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Jun. 13, 2012 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Nov. 22, 2011 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Feb. 28, 2014 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Feb. 28, 2013 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Feb. 15, 2012 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Sep. 30, 2012 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Nov. 22, 2011 PLC Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum Shares Granted for PLC LTIP |  |  |  |  |  |  | 22,977,116 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
LTIP Shares Granted |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 24,144 | 37,674 |  | 64,459 |  | 51,003 | 800,000 | 1,450,000 | 1,880,000 | 823,000 |  |  |
Fair Value of LTIP Grant Date Fair Value |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2 | $ 2 |  | $ 2 |  |  |  |  |  | $ 53 | $ 60 | $ 59 | $ 1
RSU's Issued in Period, Gross |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 38,179 |  | 64,713 |  | 51,003 |  | 365,930 | 218,070 |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value RSUs Vested Date Fair Value |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  | 3 |  | 1 |  | 23 | 9 |  |  |  |  |
RSU's, Used to Pay Witholding Taxes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (4,656) |  | (7,691) |  | (1,020) |  | (131,913) | (78,692) |  |  |  |  |
Time-Based Awards % Granted For Officers |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25.00% |  |  |  |
Time-Based Awards % Granted For Executives |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% |  |  |  |
Performance-Based Awards % Granted For Officers |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 75.00% |  |  |  |
Performance-Based Awards % Granted For Executives |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% |  |  |  |
Performance-Based Awards Payout % Range |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.00% | 200.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RSU Share-based Compensation Expense |  |  | 21 | 10 | 54 | 34 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RSU Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax |  |  | 16 | 8 | 41 | 26 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RSU Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized |  |  | 81 |  | 81 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
RSU Awards, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition |  |  |  |  | 2 years 0 months |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation | $ 8 | $ 14 |  |  | $ 8 | $ 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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- Definition The % of performance based awards other than stock option plans granted to executives. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5047-113901 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 14.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27013229&loc=d3e301413-122809 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (h)(1)(i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 14 -Section F + Details
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- Definition Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (d)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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