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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION: (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION:  
Summary of asset retirement obligation activity

The following table summarizes the asset retirement obligation activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in millions):

    

2023

    

2022

Balance as of January 1

$

585.3

$

562.9

Changes in estimates

 

0.2

 

(10.8)

Additions

 

1.0

 

11.9

Closure payments

 

(0.3)

 

(7.1)

Accretion expense

 

26.3

 

28.4

Balance as of December 31, 

$

612.5

$

585.3