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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Deferred Tax Liability Reclassification [Member] |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 12
Deferred Tax Asset Reclassification [Member] |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 240

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