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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details 4) | Sep. 30, 2012
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Partners Capital and Distribution |
Noncontrolling interests, ownership percentage of noncontrolling owners | 36.00%
SLC Pipeline |
Partners Capital and Distribution |
Noncontrolling interests, ownership percentage of noncontrolling owners | 25.00%

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