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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Rollforward of Environmental Liability and Related Assets (Detail) - Liability [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Environmental liability - Beginning balance | $ 82.6 | $ 89.9
Net Cash Activity | (7.7) | (7.2)
Foreign exchange translation | 0.0 | (0.3)
Environmental liability - Ending balance | 76.8 | 80.7
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | 1.6 | 1.1
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | $ 0.3 | $ (2.8)

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