LONG-TERM DEBT - Collateral and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) - Secured Debt - Term Loan Facility	May 01, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Prepayment, annual excess cash flow	50.00%
Prepayment, cash proceeds from sales	100.00%
Prepayment, cash proceeds from incurrence of debt	100.00%
Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Prepayment, annual excess cash flow, reduction	25.00%
Prepayment, cash proceeds from sales , reduction	50.00%
Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Prepayment, annual excess cash flow, reduction	0.00%
Prepayment, cash proceeds from sales , reduction	0.00%

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