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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Schedule of environmental liabilities, current and non-current |
(Dollars in millions) | June 30, 2017 |  | December 31, 2016
Environmental contingent liabilities, current | $ | 30 |  |  | $ | 30 |
Environmental contingent liabilities, long-term | 288 |  |  | 291 |
Total | $ | 318 |  |  | $ | 321 |
Schedule of changes to environmental remediation liabilities |
(Dollars in millions) | Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2016 | $ | 295 |
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other | 5 |
Cash reductions | (9 | )
Balance at June 30, 2017 | $ | 291 |

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