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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |  |
Other current assets | $ (25) | $ 29
Other noncurrent assets | 27 | 74
Payables and other current liabilities | 50 | 92
Long-term liabilities and equity | (50) | (96)
Total | $ 2 | $ 99

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