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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Reconciliation of Activity for Investments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans' Assets [Member], USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans' Assets [Member]
   
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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