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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Environmental Remediation Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 6,335	$ 5,887
Obligations settled	(18)	(49)
Ending balance	6,343	5,864
Less: current portion	1,131	304
Long-term portion	5,212	5,560
Other environmental remediation sites
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Accretion expense	$ 26	$ 26

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