Partnership's Repurchase Activities (Parenthetical) (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Partnership's common units authorized for repurchase	6,044
Private Transaction
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Partnership's common units authorized for repurchase	1,150	1,400

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