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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2011
Issued notes | $ 400 |  |
Forecasted debt issuance variable rate period | 3-month LIBOR |  |
Ineffective portion of the cash flow hedges | 2 |  |
Loss from the termination of the interest rate swap agreement | 22 |  | 23
Percentage of interest rate swap effectiveness |  |  | 100.00%
Interest rate swap recorded in other comprehensive income | 23 |  |
Decrease in interest expense due to amortization of net gains on termination of interest rate swap agreement | 4 | 8 |
Additional expense related to the cash flow hedge terminated | $ 1 |  |

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