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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (Schedule of Changes to Asset Retirement Obligations) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Changes to asset retirement obligations      
Asset retirement obligation, at beginning of period $ 21,476 $ 19,976 $ 22,951
Liabilities settled (19) 0 (3)
Liabilities incurred 0 29  
Changes in estimated obligations 0 (87) (4,740)
Accretion of discount 1,668 1,558 1,768
Total asset retirement obligation, at end of period $ 23,125 $ 21,476 $ 19,976