SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 years
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Amortization Period for Cost Capitalized on Asset Retirement Obligations	10
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Percentage	96.00%
Sales Revenue, Non Goods, Net, Percentage	4.00%

Amortization Period for Cost Capitalized on Asset Retirement Obligations

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