ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE LIABILITIES - Schedule of Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, non-current portion	$ 14,418
Beginning balance, plus: current portion	1,175
Beginning balance	15,593
Expenditures charged to liabilities	(304)
Increase to liabilities	411
Ending balance	15,700
Ending balance, less: current portion	(6,689)
Ending balance, non-current portion	$ 9,011

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