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LIABILITIES FOR DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]  
Environmental Applicability, Impact and Conclusion Disclosures These prior dispositions and discontinued operations are exposed to the risk of reasonably possible additional losses in excess of the established liabilities. As of March 31, 2014, this amount could range up to $30 million, attributable to several of the applicable sites, and arises from uncertainty over the availability, feasibility and effectiveness of certain remediation technologies, additional or different contamination that may be discovered, development of new or more effective environmental remediation technologies, potential changes in applicable law and regulations, and the exercise of discretion in interpretation of applicable law and regulations by governmental agencies.
Environmental Contingency, Loss Exposure in Excess of Accrual, High Estimate $ 30
Environmental Loss Contingencies Term 20 years
Environmental Exit Costs, Nature of Costs Remedial actions for these sites vary, but include on-site (and in certain cases off-site) removal or treatment of contaminated soils and sediments, recovery and treatment/remediation of groundwater, and source remediation and/or control.