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Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 1992
Environmental litigation with respect to Lowry Landfill site
entity
Jun. 30, 2014
Waste Management litigation
Nov. 30, 2012
Environmental litigation with respect to Lower Duwamish site
item
Nov. 30, 2012
Environmental litigation with respect to Lower Duwamish site
Minimum
item
Contingencies        
Approximate number of other companies named in a lawsuit with respect to Lowry Landfill 38      
Response cost related to site, minimum before the company may be asked to make payments   $ 319    
Period before projected completion of project when response cost is expected to exceed minimum amount   3 years    
Estimated additional cleanup costs   10    
Estimated additional site costs for the potentially responsible party (PRP) group   $ 1    
Number of potentially responsible parties (PRPs)       50
Number of companies whose data is reviewed upon     30  
Number of potentially responsible parties (PRP)whose data is under review       2
Period over which data is reviewed     3 years