DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY [Abstract]

The allocation of NuStar Energy’s cash distributions earned for the periods indicated among its general and limited partners

The following table reflects the allocation of NuStar Energy’s cash distributions earned for the periods indicated among its general and limited partners:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Unit Data)
General partner interest	$	1,961	$	1,782	$	3,922	$	3,564
General partner incentive distribution	10,805		9,816		21,610		19,632
Total general partner distribution	12,766		11,598		25,532		23,196
Limited partner distribution	11,272		11,223		22,552		22,434
Total distributions to NuStar GP Holdings	24,038		22,821		48,084		45,630
Public unitholders’ distributions	74,013		66,255		148,018		132,522
Total cash distributions	$	98,051	$	89,076	$	196,102	$	178,152
Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners	$	1.095	$	1.095	$	2.190	$	2.190