Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 1,264	$ 1,159
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10	10
Common stock, shares issued	10	10
Common stock, shares outstanding	10	10
NewPage Corporation [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 1,264	$ 1,159
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100	100
Common stock, shares issued	100	100
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100