80 FR 74164 - Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)

Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets to BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc., and effective September 14, 2015, made distributions to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $331,358 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Applicant and Applicant's investment adviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 16, 2015. Applicant's Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809.

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[FR Doc No: 2015-30093]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. IC-31907]


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

November 20, 2015.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of 
November 2015. 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 http://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 December 15, 2015, 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: 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.

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BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund II, Inc. [File No. 811-06501]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant 
transferred its assets to BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, 
Inc., and effective September 14, 2015, made distributions to its 
shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately 
$331,358 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by 
Applicant and Applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 16, 2015.
    Applicant's Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 
19809.

Asian Small Companies Portfolio [File No. 811-07529]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On January 27, 2015 and January 28, 2015, 
applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders, based on 
net asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the 
liquidation.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 6, 2015, and 
amended on November 18, 2015.
    Applicant's Address: Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110.

Parametric Market Neutral Portfolio [File No. 811-22597]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On September 19, 2014, 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 November 6, 2015, and 
amended on November 18, 2015.
    Applicant's Address: Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-30093 Filed 11-25-15; 8:45 am]
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