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 |
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| 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 | |||