Fair Value (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Carrying value and fair value of variable rate long-term debt

The following table reflects the carrying value and fair value of our variable-rate long-term debt (in thousands):

	As of September 30,				As of December 31,
	2016				2015
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Variable-rate long-term debt	$	1,214,500	$	1,214,500	$	817,000	$	817,000