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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Narrative (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Payable to NuStar GP, LLC | $ 6,735 | $ 10,345 |
| Long-term payable to NuStar GP, LLC | $ 14,502 | $ 10,088 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of such liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Portion of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties that is payable after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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