RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Administrative Fees, Description | The Amended GP Services Agreement provides that we will furnish administrative services necessary to conduct the business of NuStar GP Holdings. NuStar GP Holdings will compensate us for these services through an annual fee of $1.0 million, subject to adjustment based on the annual merit increase percentage applicable to our employees for the most recently completed fiscal year and for changes in level of service | |
| Receivable from related party | $ 2,295 | $ 0 |
| Payable to related party | 0 | 14,799 |
| Long-term payable to related party | $ 0 | $ 32,080 |
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- Definition Description of the nature of payments to a managing member or general partner, affiliate of a managing member or general partner, or affiliate of a limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP) for administrative services provided to the LLC or LP, for example, but is not limited to, salaries, rent, or other overhead costs. Includes a description of the services performed and the amount reimbursed for such services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due within one year (or one business cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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