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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Other current assets	$ 25	$ (25)
Other noncurrent assets	7	27
Payables and other current liabilities	2	50
Long-term liabilities and equity	(13)	(33)
Total	$ 21	$ 19

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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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