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Distributions of Available Cash (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2013 Quarter
Distributions of Available Cash [Abstract] |
Distributions to its partners | 45 days
Number of quarters | 4
Declaration date of quarterly distribution | Jul. 25, 2013
Distributions paid (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.8750
Common Unit distribution on an annualized basis (in dollars per unit) | $ 3.5
Distribution date of quarterly distribution | Aug. 13, 2013
Date of record of quarterly distribution | Aug. 06, 2013

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