Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, 35400 [2016-13043]

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In priority order, they are: Action 1: Coordinate and Integrate Observations Action 2: Improve Data Access, Management, and Interoperability Action 3: Increase Efficiency and Cost Savings Action 4: Improve Observation Density and Sampling Action 5: Maintain and Support Infrastructure Action 6: Explore Commercial Solutions Action 7: Maintain and Strengthen International Collaboration VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Jun 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 Action 8: Engage in Stakeholder-Driven Data Innovation Of the actions listed above most relevant to your work, where has the Federal Government been the most, or least, successful, and why? Please provide specific examples. Ted Wackler, Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director. [FR Doc. 2016–13010 Filed 6–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3270–F6–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–32139] Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 May 27, 2016. The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of May 2016. A copy of each application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or for 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 June 21, 2016, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Pursuant to Rule 0–5 under the Act, hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, any facts bearing upon the desirability of a hearing on the matter, 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. ADDRESSES: The Commission: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Shin, Attorney-Adviser, at (202) 551–5921 or Chief Counsel’s Office at (202) 551–6821; SEC, Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel’s Office, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–8010. PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 John Hancock Diversified Income Fund [811–21367] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 29, 2015, and amended on May 3, 2016 and May 13, 2016. Applicant’s Address: 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Morgan Stanley Global Infrastructure Fund [811–05415] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has transferred its assets to Global Infrastructure Portfolio, a series of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. and, on March 30, 2015, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $135,481 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on May 4, 2016. Applicant’s Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036. O’Connor EQUUS [File No. 811–22937] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On April 4, 2016, applicant made a liquidating distribution to shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by UBS O’Connor LLC, applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on April 25, 2016. Applicant’s Address: One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority. Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–13043 Filed 6–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P E:\FR\FM\02JNN1.SGM 02JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 106 (Thursday, June 2, 2016)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. IC-32139]


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

May 27, 2016.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of May 
2016. A copy of each application may be obtained via the Commission's 
Web site by searching for the file number, or for 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 June 21, 2016, and should be accompanied by 
proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for 
lawyers, a certificate of service. Pursuant to Rule 0-5 under the Act, 
hearing requests should state the nature of the writer's interest, any 
facts bearing upon the desirability of a hearing on the matter, 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.

ADDRESSES:  The Commission: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jessica Shin, Attorney-Adviser, at 
(202) 551-5921 or Chief Counsel's Office at (202) 551-6821; SEC, 
Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office, 100 F Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20549-8010.

John Hancock Diversified Income Fund [811-21367]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has 
never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to 
make a public offering or engage in business of any kind.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 29, 2015, and 
amended on May 3, 2016 and May 13, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 
02210.

Morgan Stanley Global Infrastructure Fund [811-05415]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Applicant has transferred its assets to 
Global Infrastructure Portfolio, a series of Morgan Stanley 
Institutional Fund, Inc. and, on March 30, 2015, made a final 
distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of 
$135,481 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by 
applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on May 4, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

O'Connor EQUUS [File No. 811-22937]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On April 4, 
2016, applicant made a liquidating distribution to shareholders, based 
on net asset value. Expenses incurred in connection with the 
liquidation were paid by UBS O'Connor LLC, applicant's investment 
adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on April 25, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 
19456.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-13043 Filed 6-1-16; 8:45 am]
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