PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Details 6) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS | |||
Estimated future contributions | $ 170 | ||
Expected benefit payments | |||
2013 | 215 | ||
2014 | 216 | ||
2015 | 222 | ||
2016 | 228 | ||
2017 | 232 | ||
2018-2022 | 1,218 | ||
Defined contribution pension plans | $ 74 | $ 72 | $ 44 |
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The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the five fiscal years after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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