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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Other current assets	$ 5	$ 0
Other noncurrent assets	9	38
Payables and other current liabilities	(36)	24
Long-term liabilities and equity	(4)	(78)
Total	$ (26)	$ (16)

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other noncurrent operating liabilities and equity not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.

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