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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011

(Thousands)
 
ADDITIONS
 
 
CLASSIFICATION
BEGINNING
BALANCE
CHARGED TO
EXPENSE
OTHER (1)
ENDING BALANCE
2013
 
 
 
 
Regulatory asset
$
71

(71
)
—

$
—

Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
4,797

2,627

(2,094
)
$
5,330

2012
 
 
 
 
Regulatory asset
$
141

(70
)
—

$
71

Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
4,612

3,932

(3,747
)
$
4,797

2011
 
 
 
 
Regulatory asset
$
212

(71
)
—

$
141

Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
2,993

4,865

(3,246
)
$
4,612

(1)
Uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries and adjustments.