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Summary of Common Units Received Under Adjustment Agreement (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value of Common Units Received | $ 98,797 | $ 9,137 | $ 9,302
Annual Common Unit Adjustment |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value of Common Units Received | 8,869 | 9,137 | 9,302
Number of common Units Received | 588,024 | 598,724 | 549,417
Date Common Units Received | Mar. 28, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Extraordinary Common Unit Adjustment |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value of Common Units Received | $ 89,928 |  |
Number of common Units Received | 5,315,837 |  |
Date Common Units Received | May 29, 2013 |  |

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