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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Table 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Receivable from Asphalt JV $ 51,084 $ 109,833
Note receivable under the NuStar JV Facility 165,440 95,711
Asphalt JV [Member]
   
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Total (Maximum Exposure to Loss) 450,717  
Total (Carrying Value) 214,277  
Maximum Exposure to Loss [Member] | Asphalt JV [Member]
   
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Receivable from Asphalt JV 50,717  
Note receivable under the NuStar JV Facility 250,000  
Credit support, including guarantees 150,000  
Carrying Value [Member] | Asphalt JV [Member]
   
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Receivable from Asphalt JV 50,717  
Note receivable under the NuStar JV Facility 165,440  
Credit support, including guarantees $ (1,880)