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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Net Income Allocation [Abstract]        
Net income applicable to general partner and limited partners' interest $ 52,517 $ 54,325 $ 109,918 $ 182,224
Less general partner incentive distribution 10,805 10,805 21,610 21,610
Net income after general partner incentive distribution $ 41,712 $ 43,520 $ 88,308 $ 160,614
General partner interest 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
General partner allocation of net income after general partner incentive distribution $ 834 $ 871 $ 1,766 $ 3,213
General partner incentive distribution 10,805 10,805 21,610 21,610
Net income applicable to general partner $ 11,639 $ 11,676 $ 23,376 $ 24,823