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Severance and Early Retirement Programs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Charges related to severance and early retirement programs	$ 16	$ 24

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Severance And Other Charges

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