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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Line of credit - Subsequent event | Jul. 20, 2018 USD ($)
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New Credit Agreement Revolver |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 750,000,000.0
New Credit Agreement Term Loan |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Maximum borrowing capacity | 500,000,000.0
New Credit Agreement |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Available increase to aggregate revolving loan commitment | 1,250,000,000.00
Maximum capital expenditures, debt covenant | $ 500,000,000.0

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