LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) lawsuit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of lawsuits that if settled could have a material adverse impact on net income or cash flows \| lawsuit	1
Threshold of disclosing material environmental legal proceedings \| $	$ 1

Loss Contingency, Claims That If Settled Could Have A Material Adverse Impact, Number

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