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Distributions of Available Cash (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 23, 2012
Distributions of Available Cash (Details) [Abstract] |
Distributions to its partners | 45 days
Number of quarters | 4
Declaration date of quarterly distribution | July 18, 2012
Quarterly distribution (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.8525
Common Unit distribution on an annualized basis (in dollars per unit) | $ 3.41
Distribution date of quarterly distribution | August 7, 2012
Date of record of quarterly distribution | July 31, 2012

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