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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Long-Term Debt | $ (3) |
Long-term Debt | Fair Value Hedging |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Carrying Amount of Hedged Long-Term Debt | 1,186 | $ 1,125
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Long-Term Debt | $ (3) | $ (53)

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