An expenditure that is incurred which is not expensed in the current period but rather capitalized as a component of other current assets in advance of contract receipt.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Revenue Recognition) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012 Technology Transfer Contract [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 AP1000 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 AP1000 [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Other Current Assets Capitalized Costs	$ 1.8	$ 3.0
Changes In Contract Estimates Leading Decrease In Earnings From Continuing Operations				23.7	9.7
Changes In Contract Estimates Leading Increase In Earnings From Continuing Operations			$ 14.2