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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Environmental Loss Contingency
The following table summarizes the activity in the Company's accrued obligations for environmental matters for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Accrued Obligations for Environmental Matters20232022
In millions
Balance at Jan 1$1,192 $1,220 
Accrual adjustment211 184 
Payments against reserve(229)(204)
Foreign currency impact(8)
Balance at Dec 31$1,180 $1,192 
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations
The following table provides a summary of the final expiration, maximum future payments and recorded liability reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for guarantees:

GuaranteesDec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022
In millionsFinal
Expiration
Maximum Future Payments 1
Recorded LiabilityFinal
Expiration
Maximum Future Payments 1
Recorded Liability
Guarantees2038$1,385 $196 2038$1,236 $200 
1.In addition, TDCC has provided guarantees, in proportion to the Company's 35 percent ownership interest, of all future interest payments that will become due on Sadara’s project financing debt during the grace period, which Dow's share is estimated to be $298 million at December 31, 2023 ($393 million at December 31, 2022). The Company does not expect to be required to perform under the guarantees.
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation
The following table shows changes in the aggregate carrying amount of the Company’s asset retirement obligations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Asset Retirement Obligations20232022
In millions
Balance at Jan 1$119 $118 
Additional accruals26 14 
Liabilities settled(2)(8)
Accretion expense
Revisions in estimated cash flows(9)
Other(7)
Balance at Dec 31$140 $119