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BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015 EUR (€)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases | $ 177 | $ 177 |  | € 158
Percentage Of Sale On Receivables |  | 85.00% |  |
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement | 245 | $ 780 | $ 70 |
Cash Drawn From Facility | $ 117 | $ 117 | $ 105 |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instrument, Maximum Exposure, Percent |  | 10.00% |  |

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