CONTINGENCIES (Details)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016 lawsuit
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Minimum number of lawsuits that could have material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition	1

Represents the minimum number of lawsuits or other contingencies that could have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the entity.

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