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CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended |
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Feb. 23, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 subpoena
Environmental Matters |  |
Number of subpoenas received from the Hawaii Attorney General |  | 2
Other Legal Matters |  |
Settlement amount of all claims | $ 9.0 |
Plaintiff's legal expenses | $ 0.95 |

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