Fair Value (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

The following table sets forth the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments at March 31, 2013 and September 30, 2012, which are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:

		March 31, 2013
		Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)		Carrying Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Estimated Fair  Value
Type of Contract	Balance Sheet Classification
Short term interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	$	1,665	$	—	$	1,665	$	—	$	1,665
Long term interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	635		—		635		—		635
Total derivative contracts, net		$	2,300	$	—	$	2,300	$	—	$	2,300
		September 30, 2012
		Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)		Carrying Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Estimated Fair  Value
Type of Contract	Balance Sheet Classification
Short term interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	$	1,705	$	—	$	1,705	$	—	$	1,705
Long term interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	1,414		—		1,414		—		1,414
Total derivative contracts, net		$	3,119	$	—	$	3,119	$	—	$	3,119