ACCRUED ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

ACCRUED ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS [Abstract]

Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs

in thousands	2017	2016
Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs
Continuing operations	$        21,784	$        9,136
Retained from former Chemicals business	10,704	10,716
Total	$        32,488	$      19,852