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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
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