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NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT (Details) - New Market Tax Credit Program $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) facility
Disclosures related to New Market Tax Credit |
Net proceeds received from financing arrangements | $ | $ 2.4
Number of facilities receiving working capital and capital improvements from financing agreements | facility | 1

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