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Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Intangibles |  |
Gross intangible lease assets | $ 978 | $ 984
Intangible assets, accumulated depreciation and amortization | 439 | 380
Gross intangible lease liabilities | 154 | 156
Intangible liabilities, accumulated depreciation and amortization | $ 108 | $ 100

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