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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 01, 2017 | Aug. 14, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  | $ 100
Description Of Maximum Percentage Of Employee Contributions and Matching Contributions Based Upon Years Of Service | employee contributions and matching Company contributions from 4% to 6% |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date | 100.00% |
Relative Total Shareholder Return Average Stock Price Calculation Period | 90 days |
Total Shareholder Return Award Performance Measurement Period | 3 years |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | 0.0 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent | 4.00% |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Percentage | 0.00% |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent | 6.00% |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Percentage | 200.00% |
Equity Incentive Plan 2009 [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 5.1 |

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