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CHAPTER 11 PROCEEDINGS - Missed Interest Payments and Forbearance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | May 29, 2020
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Grace period | 30 days | 30 days |
Senior Notes (Unsecured) | 6% Senior Notes due 2024 |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest not paid |  | $ 4 |
Shared First Priority Lien |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest not paid |  |  | $ 51
Second Lien Notes |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest not paid | $ 72 |  |

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