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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of changes to environmental remediation liabilities
The amounts charged to pre-tax earnings for environmental remediation and related charges are included in cost of sales and other charges (income), net, and are summarized below:

(Dollars in millions)
Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
341

Changes in estimates recorded to earnings
7

Cash reductions
(19
)
Balance at September 30, 2014
$
329

Schedule of environmental remediation liabilities, current and non-current

The Company's total environmental reserve for environmental contingencies, including remediation costs and asset retirement obligations, is recorded in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Environmental contingent liabilities, current
$
40

 
$
40

Environmental contingent liabilities, long-term
310

 
328

Total
$
350

 
$
368