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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012
Roll forward of accrued environmental liabilities
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Change in estimates for pre-existing accruals	2
Payments	(3)
Environmental liability- March 31	$ 101

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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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