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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Distributions, Class A (Details) - Cash Distribution - Class A Shares - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	May 14, 2021	Feb. 12, 2021
Partners' Capital and Distributions
Distributions to Class A shareholders		$ 35
Distribution per Class A share, paid (usd per share)		$ 0.18
Forecast
Partners' Capital and Distributions
Distributions to Class A shareholders	$ 35
Distribution per Class A share, paid (usd per share)	$ 0.18

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