ACCRUED ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

ACCRUED ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS [Abstract]

Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs

in thousands	2016	2015
Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs
Continuing operations	$          9,136	$        6,876
Retained from former Chemicals business	10,716	10,988
Total	$        19,852	$      17,864