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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - DWR Loan (Details) - DWR Loan - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Government Assistance, Liability [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 651 | $ 245 | $ 98 | $ 312
Proceeds received | 380 | 0 | 980 | 0
Ending balance | 996 | 210 | 996 | 210
Other Current Liabilities |  |  |  |
Government Assistance, Liability [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Proceeds received |  | 15 |  |
Total deduction | (14) |  | (34) | 0
Performance-Based Disbursements |  |  |  |
Government Assistance, Liability [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Total deduction | (21) | (50) | (60) | (102)
Loan forgiveness and other adjustments |  |  |  |
Government Assistance, Liability [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Total deduction | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 12 | $ 0

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