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Net Income Per Common Unit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2008 Blackstone
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Amount authorized to repurchase under unit repurchase program |  | $ 500
Amount remaining available for repurchases | $ 335.8 |

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