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DERIVATIVES - Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value (Details) - Fair Value Hedges - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	May 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swaps - 2019 Note \| Notes 4.90 Percent Due 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 700.0
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate			4.90%
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate			3.14%
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 13.3
Interest Rate Swaps - 2020 Note \| Notes 3.00 Percent Due 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 750.0
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		3.00%
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate		1.38%
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 13.9