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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) lawsuit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of lawsuits that if settled could have a material adverse impact on net income or cash flows | lawsuit	1
Threshold of disclosing material environmental legal proceedings | $	$ 1

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