The amount of discount on shares issued per the Senior Noteholder Subscription Rights Offering.

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Amount of net gain (loss) on settlement of other claims for entities in bankruptcy, reported as a reorganization item.

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Total amount of liabilities subject to compromise.

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FRESH-START ACCOUNTING - Liabilities subject to compromise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2019	Oct. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Oct. 08, 2019	Aug. 02, 2019	Oct. 08, 2018	Jul. 10, 2017	Feb. 16, 2017
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Liabilities subject to compromise	$ 625,005	$ 625,005
Discount on shares issued per the Senior Noteholder Subscription Rights Offering	(67,840)	(67,840)
Issuance of common stock to Class 4 claimholders	(75,388)	(75,388)
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise	481,777	481,777
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise	481,777	481,777
6.75% senior notes due 2025
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Interest rate (as a percent)			6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Debt	625,005	625,005
Reorganization Adjustments
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Liabilities subject to compromise	$ (625,005)	$ (625,005)
Reorganization Adjustments \| 6.75% senior notes due 2025
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.75%	6.75%