Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Supplemental Disclosures Related To Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows

The following table provides supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
	(In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Total interest costs incurred	$	91,208		$	93,213
Interest capitalized	(10,894		)	(7,469		)
Interest expense	$	80,314		$	85,744
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	85,240		$	89,959
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes	$	408		$	(1,144	)
NON-CASH FINANCING TRANSACTION:
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan	$	(1,325	)	$	(1,395	)