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

Samenvatting

Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 7, 2004, applicant transferred its assets to MuniYield Insured Fund, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $157,426 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the acquiring fund. Filing Date: The application was filed on October 29, 2004. Applicant's Address: Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P., 800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08536.