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COMMITMENTS (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Purchase Obligation | $ 1,600
Purchase obligations [Abstract] |
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period | 30 years
Lease commitments [Abstract] |
Operating Lease Commitments, Cancelable Noncancelable and Month-to-month | $ 274
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract | 40 years
Percentage of Operating Lease Commitments related to real property | 50.00%
Percentage of Operating Lease Commitments related to railcars | 40.00%
Percentage of Operating Lease Commitments related to machinery and equipment | 10.00%
Guarantees [Abstract] |
Operating Lease Residual Value Guarantees | $ 122
Term, other guarantees | 30 years
Maximum potential future payment, other guarantees | $ 35

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