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FRESH START ACCOUNTING - Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest on long-term debt	$ 164
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Total	4,516
2017 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise gross	1,300
2016 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise gross	1,000
Second Lien Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise gross	$ 1,808
Senior Notes (Unsecured) | 5.5% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	0.055%	5.50%
Liabilities subject to compromise gross	$ 100
Senior Notes (Unsecured) | 6% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	6.00%	6.00%
Liabilities subject to compromise gross	$ 144

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