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DEBT - 2018 Revolving Credit Facility (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) ratingAgency
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Accordion feature | $ 3,650,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | 3 Year Revolving Credit Facility |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Purchasing card maximum limit | 1,325,000,000
Borrowing capacity available for letters of credit | $ 250,000,000
Debt instrument term | 3 years
Number of rating agencies with stable rating | ratingAgency | 2
Revolving Credit Facility | 5 Year Revolving Credit Facility |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Purchasing card maximum limit | $ 1,325,000,000
Borrowing capacity available for letters of credit | $ 250,000,000
Debt instrument term | 5 years
Letter of Credit |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Purchasing card maximum limit | $ 360,000,000
Debt instrument term | 3 years

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