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Document And Entity Information
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Mar. 31, 2012
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May 09, 2012
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | Dorchester Minerals, L.P. | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 30,675,431 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001172358 | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 |
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Accumulated Amortization, at the balance sheet date, of finite-lived, amortizable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. No definition available.
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Net amount, at the balance sheet date, of finite-lived, amortizable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of receivables arising from transactions with related parties due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference as of the balance sheet date between the payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, within one year of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the general partner's ownership interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the limited partners' ownership interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Depletion of oil and gas property carried under the full cost method. No definition available.
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Oil and gas properties, gross, carried under the full cost method. No definition available.
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Oil and gas properties, net of depletion, carried under the full cost method. No definition available.
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of ownership interest of different classes of partners in limited partnership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Income Statements (USD $)
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| Operating revenues: | ||
| Lease bonus | $ 276 | $ 77 |
| Other | 34 | 5 |
| Total operating revenues | 13,433 | 14,289 |
| Costs and expenses: | ||
| Operating, including production taxes | 1,032 | 1,151 |
| Depletion and amortization | 4,312 | 4,242 |
| General and administrative expenses | 803 | 1,156 |
| Total costs and expenses | 6,147 | 6,549 |
| Operating income | 7,286 | 7,740 |
| Other income, net | 12 | |
| Net earnings | 7,298 | 7,740 |
| Allocation of net earnings: | ||
| General partner | 284 | 269 |
| Unitholders | 7,014 | 7,471 |
| Net earnings per common unit (basic and diluted) (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.23 | $ 0.24 |
| Weighted average common units outstanding (in Shares) | 30,675 | 30,675 |
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Royalty Revenue [Member]
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| Operating revenues: | ||
| Royalties | 12,697 | 12,128 |
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| Operating revenues: | ||
| Royalties | $ 426 | $ 2,079 |
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Full Cost Depletion and Leasehold Amortization expense. No definition available.
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Revenue earned during the period from initial cash payments made to a lessor by a lessee in consideration for the execution and conveyance of an oil and/or gas lease. No definition available.
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The amount of net income or loss for the period per each limited partnership unit in instances when basic and diluted earnings per unit are the same amount and aggregated on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per unit is the amount of net income or loss for the period per unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per unit includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each limited partnership unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of units for all dilutive potential units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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Total costs related to oil and gas produced and sold during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate amount of net income allocated to general partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate amount of net income allocated to limited partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period related to oil and gas business activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue earned during the period from the leasing or otherwise lending to a third party the entity's rights or title to certain property. Royalty revenue is derived from a percentage or stated amount of sales proceeds or revenue generated by the third party using the entity's property. Examples of property from which royalties may be derived include patents and oil and mineral rights. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that general partnership units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 17,547 | $ 13,930 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities: | ||
| Adjustment related to acquisition of natural gas properties | (4) | |
| Cash flows used in financing activities: | ||
| Distributions paid to general partner and unitholders | (14,234) | (11,249) |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 3,313 | 2,677 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 14,238 | 11,253 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 17,551 | $ 13,930 |
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Cash and accounts receivable less accounts payable received when purchasing mineral interests in oil and gas properties not intended for resale. No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash distributions paid to a common shareholder or unit-holder by a LLC or LP. No definition available.
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 1. Basis of Presentation
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| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] |
1 Basis
of Presentation: Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is a
publicly traded Delaware limited partnership that was formed
in December 2001, and commenced operations on January 31,
2003. The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Dorchester Minerals, L.P. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries Dorchester Minerals Oklahoma LP,
Dorchester Minerals Oklahoma GP, Inc., Maecenas Minerals LLP,
and Dorchester-Maecenas GP LLC. All significant
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
The
condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all
adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring
adjustments unless indicated otherwise) that are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of
our financial position and operating results for the interim
period. Interim period results are not necessarily indicative
of the results for the calendar year. See
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for
additional information. Per-unit information is calculated by
dividing the earnings or loss applicable to holders of our
Partnership’s common units by the weighted average
number of units outstanding. The Partnership has no
potentially dilutive securities and, consequently, basic and
dilutive earnings or loss per unit do not
differ. These interim financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included in the
Partnership’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2011.
Fair Value of
Financial Instruments — The carrying amount of
cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of
those instruments. These estimated fair values may not be
representative of actual values of the financial instruments
that could have been realized as of quarter close or that
will be realized in the future.
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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 2. Contingencies
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| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] |
2 Contingencies: In
January 2002, some individuals and an association called
Rural Residents for Natural Gas Rights sued Dorchester
Hugoton, Ltd., along with several other operators in Texas
County, Oklahoma regarding the use of natural gas from the
wells in residences. The operating partnership now owns and
operates the properties formerly owned by Dorchester Hugoton.
These properties contribute a significant portion of the NPI
amounts paid to us. On April 9, 2007, plaintiffs, for
immaterial costs, dismissed with prejudice all claims against
the operating partnership regarding such residential gas use.
On October 4, 2004, the plaintiffs filed severed claims
against the operating partnership regarding royalty
underpayments, which the Texas County District Court
subsequently dismissed with a grant of time to replead. On
January 27, 2006, one of the original plaintiffs again sued
the operating partnership for underpayment of royalty,
seeking class action certification. On October 1, 2007, the
Texas County District Court granted the operating
partnership’s motion for summary judgment finding no
royalty underpayments. Subsequently, the District Court
denied the plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration, and
the plaintiff filed an appeal. On March 31, 2010, the appeal
decision reversed and remanded to the Texas County District
Court to resolve material issues of fact. On June
30, 2011, the District Court issued a revised partial summary
judgment in favor of the operating partnership. On
April 27, 2012, the parties successfully mediated terms for a
settlement in the amount of $500,000 plus immaterial future
royalty amounts on fuel gas; which, will be paid to the
plaintiffs upon finalization of the agreed settlement and
ultimate approval by the District Court. A
$500,000 reserve was reflected in Net Profits Revenues on the
financial statements for the first quarter of 2012.
The
Partnership and the operating partnership are involved in
other legal and/or administrative proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of their businesses, none of which have
predictable outcomes and none of which are believed to have
any significant effect on consolidated financial position,
cash flows, or operating results.
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The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] |
3 Distributions
to Holders of Common Units: Unitholder
cash distributions per common unit since 2008 have
been:
Distributions
from first quarter of 2010 through the present were paid on
30,675,431 units; distributions from the second quarter of
2009 through the fourth quarter of 2009 were paid on
29,840,431 units; previous distributions above were paid on
28,240,431 units. The first quarter 2012
distribution was paid on May 3, 2012. Fourth
quarter distributions shown above are paid in the first
calendar quarter of the following year. Our
partnership agreement requires the next cash distribution to
be paid by August 15, 2012.
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The entire disclosure for the formation, structure, control and ownership of the partnership. Disclosures related to accounts comprising partners' capital. Includes balances of general partners' capital account, limited partners' capital account, preferred partners' capital account and total partners' capital account and units outstanding; accumulated other comprehensive income; amount and nature of changes to amount of partner's capital and units outstanding by class, rights and privileges for each class of units; distribution policies and distributions paid by unit class; impact of and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; limitations of partners' liability; redemption, conversion and distribution policies; and deferred compensation related to the issuance of units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 3. Distribution To Holders Of Common Units (Tables)
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Tabular disclosure of payments of cash or stock or units made to members or limited partners of the LLC or LP during an accounting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 2. Contingencies (Detail) (USD $)
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| Litigation Settlement, Gross | $ 500,000 |
| Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration | $ 500,000 |
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This element represents the gross amount awarded, to be received by, or to be remitted to the entity in settlement of litigation occurring during the period. No definition available.
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Amount of consideration the entity has agreed to pay to settle a legal matter. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 3. Distribution To Holders Of Common Units (Detail)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Mar. 31, 2009
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| Partners' Capital Account, Units | 30,675,431 | 29,840,431 | 28,240,431 |
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The number of each class of partnership units outstanding at the balance sheet date. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 3. Distribution To Holders Of Common Units (Detail) - Unitholder Cash Distributions Per Common Unit (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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First Quarter [Member]
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| Cash Distribution Per Unit | $ 0.541883 | $ 0.426745 | $ 0.449222 | $ 0.401205 | $ 0.572300 |
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Second Quarter [Member]
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| Cash Distribution Per Unit | $ 0.417027 | $ 0.412207 | $ 0.271354 | $ 0.769206 | |
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Third Quarter [Member]
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| Cash Distribution Per Unit | $ 0.455546 | $ 0.471081 | $ 0.286968 | $ 0.948472 | |
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Fourth Quarter [Member]
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| Cash Distribution Per Unit | $ 0.448553 | $ 0.354074 | $ 0.321540 | $ 0.542081 | |
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- Definition
Per-share or per-unit cash distributions paid to a common shareholder or unit-holder by an LLC or LP. No definition available.
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