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M&EC | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] |
M&EC |
9. | M&EC
The Company has completed the closure and decommissioning activities of its M&EC facility in accordance with M&EC’s license and permit requirements. At June 30, 2019, total accrued closure liabilities for our M&EC subsidiary totaled approximately $156,000 which are recorded as current liabilities. The Company recorded an additional $330,000 in closure costs and current closure liabilities during the first six months of 2019 due to finalization of closure requirements, of which approximately $165,000 was recorded in the second quarter of 2019. The following reflects changes to the closure liabilities for the M&EC facility from year end 2018:
Amounts in thousands |  |  |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 |  | $ | 1,142 |
Adjustment to closure liability |  |  | 330 |
Spending |  |  | (1,316 | )
Balance as of June 30, 2019 |  | $ | 156 |

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