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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Table 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Environmental Accruals Rollforward [Line Items] | ||
| Balance as of beginning of year | $ 8,569 | $ 9,384 |
| San Antonio Refinery Acquisition | 14,000 | 0 |
| Other additions to accrual | 4,054 | 2,431 |
| Payments | (3,498) | (3,210) |
| Foreign currency translation | (12) | (36) |
| Balance as of end of year | $ 23,113 | $ 8,569 |
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- Definition
The amount added to the accrual for newly incurred environmental loss contingencies. Also includes changes in accrual for revisions to estimates for existing obligations. These additions do not relate to changes in the environmental accrual related to a business acquisition. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The Increase or Decrease in the accrual for environmental loss contingencies in the period arising from business acquisitions or divestitures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The Increase or Decrease in the accrual for environmental loss contingencies during the reporting period related to currency translations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount disbursed during the reporting period to settle environmental loss contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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