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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

11.                            FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and payables to joint interest owners approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the instruments.  The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value as the terms approximate current market terms for similar debt instruments of comparable risk and maturities.