ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation

The following table presents the activity related to the Company’s asset retirement obligation:

(In thousands)	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	56,849		$	51,295
Adjustment due to change in estimate of related costs		748			3,570
Accretion of liability		5,106			4,920
Liabilities settled		(3,323	)		(2,936	)
Ending balance	$	59,380		$	56,849