EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments at Net Asset Value:
Separate Investment Accounts	$ 66,460	$ 50,949
Pension Benefits
Investments at Net Asset Value:
Separate Investment Accounts	$ 66,460	$ 50,949

Defined benefit Plan, Fair Value Of Plan Assets, Investments At Net Asset Fair Value

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