PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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| Net Income Allocation [Abstract] | ||
| Net income applicable to general partner and limited partners' interest | $ 57,401 | $ 127,899 |
| Less general partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 10,805 |
| Net income after general partner incentive distribution | $ 46,596 | $ 117,094 |
| General partner interest | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| General partner allocation of net income after general partner incentive distribution | $ 932 | $ 2,342 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 10,805 |
| Net income applicable to general partner | $ 11,737 | $ 13,147 |
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- Definition Net income applicable to the general partner after the incentive distribution is deducted. No definition available.
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- Definition General partner incentive distribution amount earned during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition The general partner ownership interest (ownership percentage) in the limited partnership. Excludes other ownership interests held by the general partner in the limited partnership. No definition available.
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- Definition Net Income Less General Partner Incentive Distribution No definition available.
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate amount of net income allocated to general partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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