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DISPOSITIONS Narrative 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Feb. 26, 2014 | Feb. 25, 2014
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Axeon [Member] |  |  |
Dispositions and Discontinued operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership Percentage of Entity Sold |  | 50.00% |
Axeon [Member] |  |  |
Dispositions and Discontinued operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum Amount Available, Credit Facility to Related Party |  |  | $ 250.0
Axeon [Member] |  |  |
Dispositions and Discontinued operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Term Loan Receivable | $ 190.0 |  |

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