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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Environmental Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 6,335 | $ 5,887
Obligations settled | (546) | (415)
Ending balance | 5,889 | 6,335
Less: current portion | 1,662 | 814
Long-term portion | $ 4,227 | $ 5,521
Environmental loss contingency, current, statement of financial position, not disclosed | Less: current portion | Less: current portion
Environmental loss contingency, noncurrent, statement of financial position, not disclosed | Long-term portion | Long-term portion
Other environmental remediation sites |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] |  |
Accretion expense and obligations incurred | $ 100 | $ 104
Inactive waste disposal site |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] |  |
Accretion expense and obligations incurred | $ 0 | $ 759

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