Significant Accounting Policies - Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 54	$ 50
Tax effect of other comprehensive earnings	(1)	0
Balance at end of period	$ 53	$ 50

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, noncurrent deferred tax assets, other comprehensive earnings, tax effect, pension and postretirement benefit plans.

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