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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Narrative 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |
Insurance proceeds | $ 87.5 |
Business Interruption Loss From Hurricane [Member] |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |
Insurance proceeds |  | $ 9.1
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |
Gain from insurance proceeds |  | $ 78.8

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