COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Summary Of Standby Letters Of Credit) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Standby Letters of Credit
Risk management insurance	$ 32,839
Industrial revenue bond	14,230
Reclamation/restoration requirements	6,324
Total	$ 53,393

The total amount of contingent obligations under letters of credit outstanding related to reclamation/restoration requirements as of the reporting date.

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