RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 0	$ 1	$ 194	$ 1	$ 194
Early Debt Extinguishment Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges			207
Netting (gain) loss on sale of Carolina Papers brand name and the Riegelwood mill conversion costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges			(14)		$ (14)
Sale of investment in Arizona Chemical [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges		(8)
Riegelwood conversion [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges		$ 9		$ 9
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges			$ 1