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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Rollforward of Environmental Liability and Related Assets (Detail) - Liability [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Environmental liability - Beginning balance | $ 61.9 | $ 66.8
Net Cash Activity | (2.9) | (4.4)
Foreign exchange translation | 0.0 | (0.2)
Environmental liability - Ending balance | 58.6 | 62.4
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | (1.6) | 0.0
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Changes In Pre-Existing Environmental Accruals | $ 1.2 | $ 0.2

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