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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, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Environmental liability - Beginning balance | $ 73.9 | $ 76.6
Accruals added during the period for new matters | 2.0 | 0.0
Net Cash Activity | (10.0) | (3.4)
Environmental liability - Ending balance | 68.5 | 72.5
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | $ 2.6 | $ (0.7)

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