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Pension, OPEB and Savings Plans (Reconciliations Of The Beginning And Ending Balances Of Pension And OPEB Plans' Level 3 Assets) (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Fair Value of Assets at Beginning of Year $ 6,310 [1]
Fair Value of Assets at End of Year 5,595 [1]
Pension And OPEB Plans Level 3 [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Fair Value of Assets at Beginning of Year
Fair Value of Assets at End of Year
Private Equity [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Fair Value of Assets at Beginning of Year 14 [2]
Fair Value of Assets at End of Year $ 10 [2]
[1] Excludes net receivables of $14 million and $13 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which consist of interest, dividends and receivables and payables related to pending securities sales and purchases.
[2] Private equity investments primarily include various limited partnerships that invest in either operating companies through acquisitions or developing a portfolio of non-US distressed investments to maximize total return on capital. These investments are valued at NAV (or its equivalent) on an annual basis and have significant redemption restrictions preventing redemption until fund liquidation and limited ability to sell these investments. Fund liquidation is not expected to occur for several more years. These investments have been removed from the fair value hierarchy in accordance with the guidance on NAV practical expedient.