DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY Table 2 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Distributions from NuStar Energy (dates and totals)
NuStar Energy's Distribution announcement date (distribution earned)	Jan. 30, 2014
NuStar Energy [Member]
Distributions from NuStar Energy (dates and totals)
NuStar Energy's Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partner (distribution earned)	$ 1.095	$ 1.095	$ 1.095	$ 1.095	$ 4.380	$ 4.380	$ 4.360
NuStar Energy's Total cash distributions (distribution earned)	$ 98,051	$ 98,051	$ 98,051	$ 98,051	$ 392,204	$ 374,254	$ 331,506
NuStar Energy's Distribution date of record (distribution earned)	Feb. 10, 2014	Nov. 11, 2013	Aug. 05, 2013	May 06, 2013
NuStar Energy's Distribution payment date (distribution earned)	Feb. 14, 2014	Nov. 14, 2013	Aug. 09, 2013	May 10, 2013