COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) - CERCLA sites - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies	$ 5.2	$ 5.3
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, noncurrent	$ 2.1	$ 2.0

Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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