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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details) (USD $) |  | 0 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Sep. 02, 2013 Interest Rate Swaps | Dec. 31, 2012 Interest Rate Swaps Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Derivative instruments and hedging activities |  |  |
Payment made to counterparties for termination of derivatives |  | $ 5,400,000 |
Fair Value, liability derivatives | $ 11,142,000 |  | $ 11,142,000

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