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Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Tables [Abstract]

Debt In Default Table

			Primary Nature		September 30, 2012
	Subsidiary		of Default		Default Amount			Net Assets (Liabilities)
					(in millions)
	Maritza		Covenant		$	850		$	534
	Sonel		Covenant			285			359
	Kavarna		Covenant			204			72
	Saurashtra		Covenant			28			16
	Kelanitissa		Covenant			10			56
	Total				$	1,377

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