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PARTNERS' EQUITY Narrative 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Issuances Of Common Units [Line Items] | ||||
| Net proceeds | $ 344,076 | $ 3,391 | $ 344,076 | $ 3,391 |
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September 2012 Equity Issuance [Member]
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| Issuances Of Common Units [Line Items] | ||||
| Date of issuance | Sep. 10, 2012 | |||
| Number of common units issued | 7,130,000 | |||
| Price per unit | $ 48.94 | |||
| Net proceeds | 344,100 | |||
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General Partner [Member] | September 2012 Equity Issuance [Member]
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| Issuances Of Common Units [Line Items] | ||||
| Net proceeds | $ 7,100 | |||