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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Federal, State and Provincial Enforcement Actions) (Details) (Federal and State enforcement actions, USD $)
Dec. 31, 2014
Proceedings
Dec. 31, 2013
Proceedings
Federal and State enforcement actions
   
Federal and State Enforcement Actions    
Number of proceedings 4us-gaap_LossContingencyPendingClaimsNumber
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5us-gaap_LossContingencyPendingClaimsNumber
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Sanctions relating to waste treatment $ 100,000,000us-gaap_LossContingencyRangeOfPossibleLossMinimum
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