Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, 62469-62470 [2011-25925]

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Expiration of the Commission’s 120-day decisional schedule (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5)). similar questions and to skip questions that are either repetitive or not germane to the topic. Due to time constraints, not all questions may be answered. Information about the webinar is posted at https://www.nano.gov. The webinar will feature brief comments by NNI agency representatives and by outside experts, followed by approximately 20 minutes to answer audience questions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Notice, please contact Liesl Heeter, telephone (703) 292–4533, or Marlowe Epstein, telephone (703) 292–7128, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. Email: webinar@nnco.nano.gov. Ted Wackler, Deputy Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2011–26048 Filed 10–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–29826] Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 September 30, 2011. The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of September 2011. A copy of each application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or an applicant using the Company name box, at https://www.sec.gov/search/ search.htm or by calling (202) 551– 8090. An order granting each application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC’s Secretary at the address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on October 25, 2011, and should be accompanied by proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549– 1090. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane L. Titus at (202) 551–6810, SEC, Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–8010. Hartford Income Shares Fund Inc. [File No. 811–2281] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October 22, 2010, applicant transferred its assets to Rivus Bond Fund, based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $834,811 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Cutwater Asset Management Corp., investment adviser for the acquiring fund, and Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC, applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 10, 2011, and amended on September 21, 2011. Applicant’s Address: P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, CT 06104–2999. Columbia Funds Series Trust A [File No. 811–21862] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October 28, 2010, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $69,450 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on September 12, 2011. Applicant’s Address: 225 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 62470 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 195 / Friday, October 7, 2011 / Notices Oppenheimer Baring SMA International Fund [File No. 811– 21915] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On February 9, 2011, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the liquidation. Filing Date: The application was filed on September 1, 2011. Applicant’s Address: 6803 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Blankinship Funds Inc. [File No. 811– 21387] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 21, 2011, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the liquidation. Filing Dates: The application was filed on July 22, 2011, and amended on September 2, 2011. Applicant’s Address: 1210 S. Huntress Ct., McLean, VA 22102. 650 High Income Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–7359] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On March 22, 2011, applicant made a final liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Distributions payable to unlocated shareholders are being held by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Any unclaimed funds will eventually escheat to the various states. Expenses of $170,147 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant. Expenses in the amount of $297,816 have been accrued, but have not yet been paid in full. Applicant has placed $250,000 in cash in a reserve account to cover an insurance policy deductible for its officers and directors, which amount is included in applicant’s accrued but unpaid expenses. Any amounts remaining from the reserve account would eventually be distributed to applicant’s shareholders. Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 28, 2011, and amended on July 1, 2011 and August 29, 2011. Applicant’s Address: 650 Madison Ave., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Separate Account VA GG [811–22477] Summary: The Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:33 Oct 06, 2011 Jkt 226001 investment company based on abandonment of registration. The Applicant has no policyholders. Transamerica Life Insurance Company, as the Applicant’s depositor, has determined that the Applicant should be deregistered inasmuch as it is not engaged in or intending to engage in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 26, 2011. Applicant’s Address: Separate Account VA GG, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, 4333 Edgewood Road NE., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499– 0001. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–25925 Filed 10–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 29827; File No. 812–13606] MFS Series Trust I, et al.; Notice of Application September 30, 2011. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of an application for an order under (a) section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘Act’’) granting an exemption from sections 18(f) and 21(b) of the Act; (b) section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act granting an exemption from section 12(d)(1) of the Act; (c) sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act granting an exemption from sections 17(a)(1), 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Act; and (d) section 17(d) of the Act and rule 17d–1 under the Act to permit certain joint arrangements. AGENCY: SUMMARY OF THE APPLICATION: Applicants request an order that would permit certain registered open-end management investment companies to participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility. APPLICANTS: MFS Series Trust I, MFS Series Trust II, MFS Series Trust III, MFS Series Trust IV, MFS Series Trust V, MFS Series Trust VI, MFS Series Trust VII, MFS Series Trust VIII, MFS Series Trust IX, MFS Series Trust X, MFS Series Trust XI, MFS Series Trust XII, MFS Series Trust XIII, MFS Series Trust XIV, MFS Series Trust XV, MFS Series Trust XVI, MFS Municipal Series Trust, MFS Variable Insurance Trust, PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MFS Variable Insurance Trust II, Massachusetts Investors Trust, Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund, MFS Institutional Trust (each, a ‘‘Trust’’) and Massachusetts Financial Services Company (‘‘MFS’’). Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 20, 2008, amended on May 7, 2009, July 22, 2010 and September 16, 2011. DATES: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on October 25, 2011, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission’s Secretary. HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549– 1090. Applicants, Massachusetts Financial Services Company, 500 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. ADDRESSES: Jean E. Minarick, Senior Counsel, at (202) 551–6811 or Janet M. Grossnickle, Assistant Director, at (202) 551–6821 (Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or an applicant using the Company name box, at https:// www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (202) 551–8090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicants’ Representations 1. Each Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Act as an open-end management investment company. Each Trust may consist of one or more series and may offer additional series in the future (‘‘Funds’’). MFS, a Delaware corporation, is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. IC-29826]


Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of 
the Investment Company Act of 1940

September 30, 2011.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of 
September 2011. A copy of each application may be obtained via the 
Commission's Web site by searching for the file number, or an applicant 
using the Company name box, at https://www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or 
by calling (202) 551-8090. An order granting each application will be 
issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request 
a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC's Secretary at the 
address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the 
request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by 
the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on October 25, 2011, and should be accompanied by 
proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for 
lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the 
nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the 
issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may 
request notification by writing to the Secretary, U.S. Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane L. Titus at (202) 551-6810, SEC, 
Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company 
Regulation, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-8010.

Hartford Income Shares Fund Inc. [File No. 811-2281]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October 
22, 2010, applicant transferred its assets to Rivus Bond Fund, based on 
net asset value. Expenses of approximately $834,811 incurred in 
connection with the reorganization were paid by Cutwater Asset 
Management Corp., investment adviser for the acquiring fund, and 
Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC, applicant's investment 
adviser.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 10, 2011, and 
amended on September 21, 2011.
    Applicant's Address: P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, CT 06104-2999.

Columbia Funds Series Trust A [File No. 811-21862]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On October 28, 2010, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $69,450 incurred in connection with the liquidation were 
paid by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, applicant's 
investment adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on September 12, 2011.
    Applicant's Address: 225 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110.

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Oppenheimer Baring SMA International Fund [File No. 811-21915]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On February 9, 2011, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the liquidation.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on September 1, 2011.
    Applicant's Address: 6803 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.

Blankinship Funds Inc. [File No. 811-21387]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On July 21, 2011, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the liquidation.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on July 22, 2011, and 
amended on September 2, 2011.
    Applicant's Address: 1210 S. Huntress Ct., McLean, VA 22102.

650 High Income Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-7359]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On March 22, 
2011, applicant made a final liquidating distribution to its 
shareholders, based on net asset value. Distributions payable to 
unlocated shareholders are being held by American Stock Transfer & 
Trust Company. Any unclaimed funds will eventually escheat to the 
various states. Expenses of $170,147 incurred in connection with the 
liquidation were paid by applicant. Expenses in the amount of $297,816 
have been accrued, but have not yet been paid in full. Applicant has 
placed $250,000 in cash in a reserve account to cover an insurance 
policy deductible for its officers and directors, which amount is 
included in applicant's accrued but unpaid expenses. Any amounts 
remaining from the reserve account would eventually be distributed to 
applicant's shareholders.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 28, 2011, and 
amended on July 1, 2011 and August 29, 2011.
    Applicant's Address: 650 Madison Ave., 19th Floor, New York, NY 
10022.

Separate Account VA GG [811-22477]

    Summary: The Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company based on 
abandonment of registration. The Applicant has no policyholders. 
Transamerica Life Insurance Company, as the Applicant's depositor, has 
determined that the Applicant should be deregistered inasmuch as it is 
not engaged in or intending to engage in any business activities other 
than those necessary for winding up its affairs.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on August 26, 2011.
    Applicant's Address: Separate Account VA GG, Transamerica Life 
Insurance Company, 4333 Edgewood Road NE., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499-
0001.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-25925 Filed 10-6-11; 8:45 am]
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