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CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014 item
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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Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

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