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LEASES - MATURITIES OF LEASE LIABILITIES (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract] |
Remaining in 2020 | $ 72
2021 | 248
2022 | 194
2023 | 146
2024 | 90
Thereafter | 173
Total lease payments | 923
Less imputed interest | (99)
Present value of lease liabilities | 824
Less present value of lease liabilities held for sale | (7)
Present value of lease liabilities, as separately presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheet | 817
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lessee, Liability, Sublease Income, Due From Sublessee | $ 21
Certain Facilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lessee, Sublease, Term of Contract | 5 years
Rail Cars |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lessee, Sublease, Term of Contract | 2 years

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