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ENVIRONMENTAL (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract] |  |  |
Provisions charged to income | $ 30.1 | $ 24.2 | $ 16.2
Insurance recoveries(1) | (6.4) | (1.0) | (2.2)
Environmental expense | $ 23.7 | $ 23.2 | $ 14.0

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