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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] |
Components of Property, Plant and Equipment in Consolidated Balance Sheets | The following table describes the various components of property, plant and equipment within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(In millions) |  | 2019 |  |  | 2018 |
Land |  | $ | 148 |  |  | $ | 150 |
Buildings |  |  | 461 |  |  |  | 496 |
Machinery and equipment |  |  | 2,361 |  |  |  | 2,353 |
Construction in progress |  |  | 195 |  |  |  | 173 |
Total property, plant and equipment (gross) |  |  | 3,165 |  |  |  | 3,172 |
Accumulated depreciation |  |  | (1,588 | ) |  |  | (1,526 | )
Total property, plant and equipment (net) |  | $ | 1,577 |  |  | $ | 1,646 |
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment Charges Included in Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income | The following table summarizes various property, plant and equipment charges included within the Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income.
(In millions) |  | 2019 |  |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017 |
Depreciation |  | $ | 203 |  |  | $ | 184 |  |  | $ | 185 |
Capitalized interest |  |  | — |  |  |  | — |  |  |  | 1 |

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