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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 Building Claim | Dec. 31, 2019 Claim
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] |  |
Number of claims filed | Claim | 0 | 0
Number of new buildings | Building | 2 |

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