FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table sets forth the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments at September 30, 2013 and 2012, which are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:

		September 30, 2013
(In thousands)		Fair Value Measurements
Type of Contract	Balance Sheet Classification	Carrying Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Estimated Fair  Value
Short term interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	$	1,586	$	—	$	1,586	$	—	$	1,586
Long term interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	—		—		—		—		—
Total derivative contracts, net		$	1,586	$	—	$	1,586	$	—	$	1,586
		September 30, 2012
(In thousands)		Fair Value Measurements
Type of Contract	Balance Sheet Classification	Carrying Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Estimated Fair  Value
Short term interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	$	1,705	$	—	$	1,705	$	—	$	1,705
Long term interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	1,414		—		1,414		—		1,414
Total derivative contracts, net		$	3,119	$	—	$	3,119	$	—	$	3,119