Severance and Early Retirement Programs

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]

Severance and Early Retirement Programs

N.

As part of the Company’s continuing review of its operations to improve cost structure and business processes, actions were taken during 2013 and 2012 to respond to market conditions. The Company recorded charges related to severance and early retirement programs of $16 million and $24 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Such charges are principally reflected in the statement of operations in selling, general and administrative expenses.