v3.4.0.3

Equity, Cash Distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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May. 13, 2016 | Apr. 20, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner |  |  |  |
Quarterly Distribution Per Unit |  |  |  | $ 0.78
Total Cash Distribution including general partner IDRs |  |  | $ 108 | $ 98
Date of Distribution |  |  |  | Feb. 12, 2016
Unitholders Record Date |  |  | May 02, 2016 | Feb. 02, 2016
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner |  |  |  |
Quarterly Distribution Per Unit |  | $ 0.81 |  |
Date of Distribution | May 13, 2016 |  |  |
Declaration date |  | Apr. 20, 2016 |  |
Rockies Natural Gas Business Acquisition |  |  |  |
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner |  |  |  |
General partner distribution amount forfeited |  |  | $ 3 |

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