FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Table 2 - Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Fair value, long-term debt | $ 3,665,335 | $ 3,677,622 |
| Carrying amount, long-term debt | $ 3,656,066 | $ 3,613,059 |
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- Definition Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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