INCOME TAXES - THE DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes	$ 552.8	$ 718.0
Other noncurrent assets, net
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets, net	18.6	43.8
Deferred income taxes
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes	$ 552.8	$ 718.0

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