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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 18, 2021 lawsuit	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Individual Actions
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits \| lawsuit	2
Punitive Class Actions
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits \| lawsuit	2
Indemnification Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss \| $		$ 35.3	$ 30.4
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual obligation \| $		$ 803.6	$ 286.0