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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Management Estimate of 62% Fe | 62.00% | 62.00%

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