ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (Schedule of Changes to Asset Retirement Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
| Asset retirement obligation, at beginning of period | $ 20,754 | $ 23,832 | $ 19,976 | $ 22,951 |
| Liabilities settled | 0 | 0 | 0 | (3) |
| Accretion of discount | 390 | 442 | 1,168 | 1,326 |
| Total asset retirement obligation, at end of period | $ 21,144 | $ 24,274 | $ 21,144 | $ 24,274 |