FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Schedule of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis

The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 that are (i) measured and reported at fair value in the Financial Statements on a recurring basis and (ii) not measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the Financial Statements:

	June 30, 2018
	Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	(In millions)
Measured at fair value on recurring basis
Forward contracts ⁽¹⁾	$	(14	)	$	(14	)	$	-	$	(14	)	$	-
Not measured at fair value on recurring basis
Debt ⁽²⁾		(3,460	)		(3,676	)		-		(3,623	)		(53	)

	December 31, 2017
	Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	(In millions)
Measured at fair value on recurring basis
Forward contracts ⁽¹⁾	$	2		$	2		$	-	$	2		$	-
Not measured at fair value on recurring basis
Debt ⁽²⁾		(537	)		(558	)		-		(516	)		(42	)

⁽¹⁾

The fair value of forward contracts is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and is valued using observable market parameters for similar instruments traded in active markets. Where quoted prices are not available, the income approach is used to value forward contracts. This approach discounts future cash flows based on current market expectations and credit risk.

⁽²⁾

Our debt instruments are generally valued using a market approach based on quoted prices for similar instruments traded in active markets and are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Quoted prices were not available for the NO 105 construction financing, vendor equipment financing or capital leases. Therefore, these instruments were valued based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at estimated borrowing rates for similar debt instruments or on estimated prices based on current yields for debt issues of similar quality and terms and are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value, including those classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements, level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized and transfers between levels 1 and 2. Nonrecurring fair value measurements are those that are required or permitted in the statement of financial position in particular circumstances.

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