REVENUE RECOGNITION AND RECEIVABLES - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue Recognition
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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-07-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 579
Percentage of performance obligations to be satisfied	40.00%
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	24 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 60
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 60
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 60
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 60
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2030-01-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 60
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2031-01-01
Revenue Recognition
Transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations	$ 60
Period to satisfy the remaining performance obligations and recognize the transaction price	12 months

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-Section 50
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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