E6-5006. Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  

  • Start Preamble March 31, 2006.

    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of March 2006. A copy of each application may be obtained for a fee at the SEC's Public Reference Branch (tel. 202-551-5850). 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 April 25, 2006, 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.

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    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 20549-4041.

    Noah Investment Group, Inc. [File No. 811-8058]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 10, 2005, applicant transferred its assets to Timothy Plan Large/Mid-Cap Growth Fund, a series of the Timothy Plan, based on net asset value. Expenses of $15,525 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Polestar Management Company, Inc., applicant's investment adviser.

    Filing Date: The application was filed on March 13, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 975 Delchester Rd., Newton Square, PA 19073.

    Opus Investment Trust [File No. 811-21214]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On January 26, 2006, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $1,840 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant.

    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 13, 2006, and amended on March 16, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 440 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01653.

    Progressive Capital Accumulation Trust [File No. 811-972]

    Summary: Applicant 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. Applicant will continue to operate as a private investment company in reliance on section 3(c)(1) of the Act.

    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 10, 2006, and amended on March 14, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 579 Pleasant St., Suite 4, Paxton, MA 01612.

    Franklin Floating Rate Trust [File No. 811-8271]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 2, 2005, applicant transferred its assets to Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund, a series of Franklin Investors Securities Trust, based on net asset value. Expenses of $356,674 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant, the acquiring fund and Franklin Advisers, Inc., investment adviser for applicant and the acquiring fund.

    Filing Date: The application was filed on February 22, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906.

    Franklin Multi-Income Trust [File No. 811-5873]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 21, 2005, applicant's outstanding senior notes were prepaid in full in accordance with the terms of its senior note agreement. On August 4, 2005, applicant transferred its assets to Franklin Income Fund, a series of Franklin Custodian Funds, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $104,915 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant, the acquiring fund and Franklin Advisers, Inc., investment adviser for applicant and the acquiring fund.

    Filing Date: The application was filed on February 22, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906.

    First Trust Advantage Series 1 and Subsequent Series [File No. 811-2749]

    Summary: Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 21, 2004, applicant made a final liquidating distribution to its unitholders, based on net asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the liquidation. Start Printed Page 17503

    Filing Date: The application was filed on March 1, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: First Trust Portfolios, L.P., 1001 Warrenville Rd., Suite 300, Lisle, IL 60532.

    Muni California Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-21347]

    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 January 3, 2006, and amended on March 8, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543-9011.

    Global Capital and Income Strategies Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-21578]

    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 January 3, 2006, and amended on March 8, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543-9011.

    Fidelity Government Securities Fund [File No. 811-2869]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On November 28, 1997, applicant transferred its assets to a corresponding series of the Fidelity Income Fund, based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $12,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant.

    Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 30, 2005, and amended on February 22, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 82 Devonshire St., Boston, MA 02109.

    Hillview Investment Trust II [File No. 811-9901]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On November 25, 2005, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $3,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant and Hillview Capital Advisors, LLC, applicant's investment adviser.

    Filing Dates: The application was filed on January 25, 2006, and amended on March 3, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: c/o PFPC Inc., 400 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809.

    TD Waterhouse Trust [File No. 811-9519]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 8, 2005, applicant's six series transferred their assets to corresponding series of T. Rowe Price Index Trust, Inc., T. Rowe Price International Index Fund, Inc., or T. Rowe Price U.S. Bond Index Fund, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $534,576 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by TD Waterhouse Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of applicant's investment adviser.

    Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 29, 2005, and amended on March 6, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 100 Wall St., New York, NY 10005.

    Variable Life Account C of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company [File No. 811-9665]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Prior to April 30, 2003, each existing group life certificate was surrendered and the amount of insurance in effect was converted to a substantially comparable flexible premium general account life insurance policy. Expenses of $4,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 6, 2006 and amended on March 13, 2006.

    Applicant's Address: 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156.

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    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority.

    Nancy M. Morris,

    Secretary.

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    [FR Doc. E6-5006 Filed 4-5-06; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
04/06/2006
Department:
Securities and Exchange Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
E6-5006
Dates:
The application was filed on March 13, 2006.
Pages:
17502-17503 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Release No. IC-27277
EOCitation:
of 2006-03-31
PDF File:
e6-5006.pdf