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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
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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