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

Resumen

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to BNY Mellon AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Municipal Funds, Inc., and on March 8, 2024 made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $176,946 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant. Filing Date: The application was filed on November 25, 2024. Applicant's Address: c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286.