OPEB Plan Assets, Fair Value Inputs (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Face Value	$ 11.7	$ 11.9
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Face Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Face Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Face Value	$ 11.7	$ 11.9

The face value (death benefits) of the life insurance policies underlying the life settlement contracts accounted for under the fair value method based on remaining life expectancy.

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-Subparagraph c

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Life Settlement Contract

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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