NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid by consolidated partnership to noncontrolling interests	$ 99,423	$ 90,277	$ 78,441
Affiliate (SGP)
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid by consolidated partnership to noncontrolling interests	57	49	42
Non-Affiliates (ARLP'S Non-Affiliate Limited Partners)
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid by consolidated partnership to noncontrolling interests	$ 99,366	$ 90,228	$ 78,399