DEBT (Schedule of Principal and Interest Debt Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
DEBT [Abstract]
2024, Total	$ 174.0
2025, Total	569.8
2026, Total	690.1
2027, Total	1,058.2
2028, Total	88.6
2024, Principal	0.5
2025, Principal	400.5
2026, Principal	550.4
2027, Principal	950.0
2028, Principal	0.0
2024, Interest	173.5
2025, Interest	169.3
2026, Interest	139.7
2027, Interest	108.2
2028, Interest	$ 88.6

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