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Equity-based Awards (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total compensation expense	$ 21.7	$ 18.0	$ 62.0	$ 53.8
Equity-classified awards [Member] | Restricted Common Unit Awards [Member]
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total compensation expense	8.7	17.8	29.3	52.7
Equity-classified awards [Member] | Unit Option Awards [Member]
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total compensation expense	0	0.1	0	0.7
Equity-classified awards [Member] | Phantom Unit Awards [Member]
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total compensation expense	12.9	0	32.3	0
Liability-classified awards [Member]
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total compensation expense	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
Long-Term Incentive Plan (2008) [Member]
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Maximum number of common units that may be issued as awards (in units)	25,000,000		25,000,000
Incremental number of units to be authorized annually (in units)			5,000,000
Maximum number of additional units to be authorized for issuance (in units)			70,000,000
Remaining number of common units available to be issued as awards (in units)	12,782,238		12,782,238
Long Term Incentive Plan (1998) [Member]
Equity-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Maximum number of common units that may be issued as awards (in units)	14,000,000		14,000,000
Remaining number of common units available to be issued as awards (in units)	2,704,337		2,704,337

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- Definition

The number of common units for issuance under the plan will automatically increase under the terms of the plan by per year, beginning on January 1, 2014 and subsequently on each January 1 thereafter during the term of the plan before reaching a maximum amount.

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Maximum number of additional units to be authorized for issuance due to the amendment of the long-term incentive plan.

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- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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