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CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) site | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) site
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Waste disposal sites | 17 | 22
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies | $ | $ 6 | $ 6
Number of sites with accrual | 6 |
Completed or near completed clean up activities | 11 |

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