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OTHER CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Liability for aggregate future remediation costs | $ 28 | $ 28
Letter of credit | 9 |
Letter of credit, amount outstanding | 0 |
Alameda County, California Matter |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Liability for aggregate future remediation costs | $ 14 | 14
Remediation period | 30 years |
Maximum undiscounted costs | $ 28 |
Dickinson County, Michigan Matter |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Liability for aggregate future remediation costs | $ 12 | $ 12
Remediation period | 30 years |
Percentage of liability for aggregate remediation and associated costs, other than legal fees | 24.30% |

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