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LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Long Term Purchase and Contractual Obligation [Member]
Purchase obligations
Total purchase obligations	$ 346
Purchase obligations, due in fiscal year 2016	67
Purchase obligations, due in fiscal year 2017	51
Purchase obligations, due in fiscal year 2018	184
Purchase obligations, due in fiscal year 2019	27
Purchase obligations, due in fiscal year 2020	7
Capital Investments
Purchase obligations
Commitments for major fixed and determinable capital expenditures during 2016	7
Commitments for major fixed and determinable capital expenditures during 2017 and thereafter	$ 183

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