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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) site | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Number of environmental remediation sites world wide | 111 |
Number of environmental remediation sites world wide with individual significance | 0 |
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies | $ | $ 73 | $ 99
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