Per unit of ownership amount of cash distributions declared to unit-holder of a limited partnership (LP).

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Percentage investment held by the managing member or general partner of the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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-Topic 272
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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Cash Distributions (Details) - $ / shares		3 Months Ended
Cash Distributions (Details) - $ / shares	Apr. 25, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
General Partner Interest
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
General partnership interest in company (percent)		1.00%
General Partner Interest \| Cash Distribution
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
General partnership interest in company (percent)		1.00%
Subsequent Event
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81