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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Reclassification from environmental obligations | $ 63 | $ 0
Estimate of civil penalty | $ 3 |

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