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OTHER CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Other Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments for other commitments | $ 63 | $ 50 | $ 45
SB 901 Securitization | Secured Debt |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Initial shareholder contribution, contributed in 2024 | $ 1,000 |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Extension option for operating leases | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Extension option for operating leases | 5 years |  |

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