Other Noncurrent Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract]

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

NOTE 13—Other Noncurrent Liabilities:

Other noncurrent liabilities consist of the following at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2011		2010
Liabilities related to uncertain tax positions(a)	$	30,677	$	21,875
Executive deferred compensation plan obligation		16,786		17,763
Deferred revenue – long-term		11,412		13,918
Asset retirement obligations(b)		14,865		14,213
Other		37,367		41,042
Total	$	111,107	$	108,811

(a) See Note 18, "Income Taxes."

(b) See Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies."