INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions and Interest and Penalties - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Taxes
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized	$ 64	$ 58
Liability for uncertain tax positions	92	84	$ 73
Reasonably possible reduction in the liability for uncertain tax positions	10
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Income Taxes
Liability for uncertain tax positions	88	81
Other Noncurrent Assets
Income Taxes
Liability for uncertain tax positions	$ 4	$ 3

Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns, and the amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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Amount of decrease reasonably possible in the next twelve months for the unrecognized tax benefit.

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

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