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Risk Management Activities and Derivative Transactions Currency Swaps Outstanding (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Bond_issues
Derivative |
Number of British pound sterling denominated bond transactions | 3
Number of currency swaps outstanding | 3
Associated TVA bond issues currency exposure | $ | $ 600
Minimum |
Derivative |
Expiration date range of swaps | 2021
Maximum |
Derivative |
Expiration date range of swaps | 2043

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