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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Rollforward of Environmental Liability and Related Assets (Detail) - Liability [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Environmental liability - Beginning balance | $ 76.6 | $ 82.6
Net Cash Activity | (3.4) | (5.1)
Foreign exchange translation | 0.0 | 0.1
Environmental liability - Ending balance | 72.5 | 78.8
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | (0.7) | 0.7
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | $ 0.0 | $ 0.5

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