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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 5 (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]        
Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners   $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095
Total cash distributions (distribution earned)   $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 98,051
Distribution date of record (distribution earned)   May 09, 2016 Feb. 08, 2016  
Distribution payment date (distribution earned)   May 13, 2016 Feb. 12, 2016  
Subsequent Event [Member]        
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]        
Distribution anouncement date (distribution earned) Apr. 27, 2016