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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Notes)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
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SUBSEQUENT EVENT

As previously reported, on October 4, 2017 an explosion in the Kingsport site's coal gasification area disrupted manufacturing operations, especially for the Fibers and CI segments which are significant internal users of cellulose and acetyl stream intermediates. There were no serious injuries and no impact to human health or the environment, and all manufacturing operations have resumed except for coal gasification. As repairs are being made, the Company is implementing alternate processes to maintain operations of downstream derivative facilities of coal gasification. The coal gasification area is expected to be operable by the end of fourth quarter 2017. While the Company continues to assess the financial impact of the incident, the net impact is expected to reduce operating earnings by between $50 and $100 million. Costs in fourth quarter 2017 related to the incident are expected to be approximately $100 million, partially offset by insurance recovery expected in the first half of 2018.