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DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY [Abstract]  
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY

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 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Unit Data)
General partner interest
$
1,961

 
$
1,961

 
$
5,883

 
$
5,525

General partner incentive distribution
10,805

 
10,805

 
32,415

 
30,437

Total general partner distribution
12,766

 
12,766

 
38,298

 
35,962

Limited partner distribution
11,268

 
11,374

 
33,820

 
33,808

Total distributions to NuStar GP Holdings
24,034

 
24,140

 
72,118

 
69,770

Public unitholders’ distributions
74,017

 
73,911

 
222,035

 
206,433

Total cash distributions
$
98,051

 
$
98,051

 
$
294,153

 
$
276,203

Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners
$
1.095

 
$
1.095

 
$
3.285

 
$
3.285



The following table summarizes information related to NuStar Energy’s quarterly cash distributions:
Quarter Ended
 
Cash Distributions Per Unit
 
Total Cash Distributions (Thousands of Dollars)
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
September 30, 2013 (a)
 
$
1.095

 
$
98,051

 
November 11, 2013
 
November 14, 2013
June 30, 2013
 
$
1.095

 
$
98,051

 
August 5, 2013
 
August 9, 2013
March 31, 2013
 
$
1.095

 
$
98,051

 
May 6, 2013
 
May 10, 2013
December 31, 2012
 
$
1.095

 
$
98,051

 
February 11, 2013
 
February 14, 2013
(a)
The distribution was announced on October 31, 2013.