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CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) site activity | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) activity site
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Waste disposal sites | 26 | 26
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies | $ | $ 7 | $ 7
Number of sites with accrual | 8 |
Completed or near completed clean up activities | activity | 18 | 18

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