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ACCRUED CLOSURE COSTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
ACCRUED CLOSURE COSTS [Abstract]  
Changes to reported closure liabilities
Changes to reported closure liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, were as follows:

 
Amounts in thousands
   
Balance as of December 31, 2010
 $12,362 
Accretion expense
  79 
Payments
   
Adjustments
  (504)
Balance as of December 31, 2011
  11,937 
Accretion expense
  185 
Payments
  (773)
Adjustments
   
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 $11,349