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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Deferred Comp Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred salary agreements |  |
Deferred Compensation Plans |  |
Recorded liabilities | $ 3.9 | $ 4.7
Voluntary Savings Plan - mutual funds held in trust |  |
Deferred Compensation Plans |  |
Minimum period for election to defer receipt of a portion of salary and incentive compensation | 6 months |
Voluntary Savings Plan - mutual funds held in trust | Other long-term assets |  |
Deferred Compensation Plans |  |
VSP assets | $ 2.1 | 3.0
Voluntary Savings Plan - mutual funds held in trust | Other long-term liabilities |  |
Deferred Compensation Plans |  |
VSP liabilities | $ 2.1 | $ 3.0

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