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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Fixed-to-Floating Interest Rate Swaps (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
8.10% debentures due 2022 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount | $ 100
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 8.10%
Floating interest rate (as a percent) | 6.00%
Debt instrument, term (in years) | 1 month
8.10% debentures due 2022 | LIBOR |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 5.90%
2.75% senior notes due 2022 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount | $ 1,400
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 2.75%
Floating interest rate (as a percent) | 0.69%
Debt instrument, term (in years) | 1 month
2.75% senior notes due 2022 | LIBOR |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 0.58%
3.68% notes due 2023 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount | $ 200
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 3.68%
Floating interest rate (as a percent) | 1.17%
Debt instrument, term (in years) | 1 month
3.68% notes due 2023 | LIBOR |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 1.07%
7.63% debentures due 2024 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount | $ 25
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 7.63%
Floating interest rate (as a percent) | 2.66%
Debt instrument, term (in years) | 6 months
7.63% debentures due 2024 | LIBOR |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 2.48%
7.65% debentures due 2029 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount | $ 50
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 7.65%
Floating interest rate (as a percent) | 2.77%
Debt instrument, term (in years) | 6 months
7.65% debentures due 2029 | LIBOR |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 2.57%
5.45% debentures due 2034 |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Notional amount | $ 25
Fixed interest rate (as a percent) | 5.45%
Floating interest rate (as a percent) | 0.46%
Debt instrument, term (in years) | 6 months
5.45% debentures due 2034 | LIBOR |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 0.28%

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