SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	1 Months Ended
May 31, 2011
GTN
Acquisitions
Interest acquired by the Partnership (as a percent)	25.00%
Bison
Acquisitions
Interest acquired by the Partnership (as a percent)	25.00%

The percentage interest in the investee acquired by the entity during the period.

No definition available.

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