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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 lawsuit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Number of lawsuits that if settled could have a material adverse impact on net income or cash flows | 1

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