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UNIT-BASED COMPENSATION Narrative 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Accrued compensation expense 10,446 15,575  
The 2000 LTIP [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unit-based compensation, number of units authorized   3,250,000 1,500,000
Unit-based compensation, number of units available to be awarded 1,569,173    
The UOP [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unit-based compensation, number of units authorized 200,000    
The UIP [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unit-based compensation, number of units authorized 500,000    
Unit-based compensation, number of units available to be awarded 226,277    
The 2006 LTIP [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unit-based compensation, number of units authorized 2,000,000    
Unit-based compensation, number of units available to be awarded 1,510,791