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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 49.00%
Subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
MSC | Equity Method Investment |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 49.00%

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