CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the totals of such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  

	December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	595,921	$	664,844
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		16,412		116,801
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	612,333	$	781,645