Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of credit outstanding	$ 69	$ 75
Number of US pension plans that are a LOC beneficiary	1

The number of US pension plans that are a beneficiary under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

No definition available.

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