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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Schedule of Estimated Benefits Expected to Be Paid) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Pension Plan |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2023 | $ 907
2024 | 996
2025 | 1,028
2026 | 1,057
2027 | 1,082
Thereafter in the succeeding five years | 5,702
PBOP Plans |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2023 | 97
2024 | 98
2025 | 100
2026 | 94
2027 | 94
Thereafter in the succeeding five years | 475
Federal Subsidy |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2023 | (4)
2024 | (4)
2025 | (4)
2026 | (4)
2027 | (4)
Thereafter in the succeeding five years | $ (4)

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