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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Narrative (Details)	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Total ownership interest held by general partner	0.149

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The percentage investment held by the general partner of the limited partnership.

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