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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Book Values and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Book values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Short-term debt | $ 301 | $ 0
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 209 | 406
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 5,446 | 5,786
Fair values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Short-term debt | 301 | 0
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 213 | 409
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | $ 5,950 | $ 6,471

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