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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]  
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Text Block]
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
(Thousands of Dollars)
Expenses for payroll, employee benefit plans
and unit-based compensation
$
52,766


 
$
47,346


 
$
104,742


 
$
98,324


Other
70


 
49


 
151


 
153


Total related party transactions charged to
NuStar Energy
$
52,836


 
$
47,395


 
$
104,893


 
$
98,477