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M&EC
 6 Months Ended
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