INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Values and Locations of Derivative Instruments Recorded on the Balance Sheet

The following table presents the carrying amount of our cash flow hedge derivative contracts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

		September 30,
Type of Contract	Balance Sheet Classification	2012		2011
Short term interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	$	1,705	$	988
Long term interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	1,414		631
Total derivative contracts, net		$	3,119	$	1,619