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Income Tax - Gross Deferred Tax Assets on Tax Loss Carryforwards and Investment Credits Expiration (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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2013 | $ 7 |
2014 | 7 |
2015 | 14 |
2016 | 35 |
2017 | 13 |
Thereafter | 744 |
Total | $ 820 | $ 643

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