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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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May 31, 2012 | Feb. 29, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012
Partners' Capital and Distributions |  |  |
Cash distributions paid to common unit holders | $ 169 | $ 159 |
Cash distribution paid to General Partner - Incentive | 65 | 63 |
Reduction of Incentive Distribution | 4 |  |
Cash distributions paid to General Partner - 2% | 3 | 3 |
Total distributions paid during the period | 237 | 225 |
Cash distributions per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit) | $ 1.0450 | $ 1.0250 |
General partner ownership interest (as a percent) |  |  | 2.00%
Period for reduction of incentive (in years) | 2 years |  |
Reduction in incentive distributions per year for the first two years (in dollars per year) | 15 |  |
Reduction in incentive distributions per year for the third year and thereafter (in dollars per year) | $ 10 |  |

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