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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION: (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION:  
Summary of asset retirement obligation activity

The following table summarizes the asset retirement obligation activity for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

    

2022

    

2021

Balance as of January 1

$

562.9

$

545.0

Changes in estimates

 

(10.8)

 

Additions

 

11.9

 

Closure payments

 

(7.1)

 

(5.6)

Accretion expense

 

28.4

 

23.5

Balance as of December 31, 

$

585.3

$

562.9