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

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March 4, 2026

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Securities and Exchange Commission

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Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On September 22, 2025, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $10,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on January 20, 2026. Applicant's Address: 527 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10022.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10651-10655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04229]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Investment Company Act Release No. 35999]

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

February 27, 2026.
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'').

ACTION: Notice of Applications for Deregistration under Section 8(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of
February 2026. A copy of each application may be obtained via the
Commission's website by searching for the applicable file number listed
below, or for an applicant using the Company name search field, on the
SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at <a href="https://www.sec.gov/edgar/search-filings">https://www.sec.gov/edgar/search-filings</a>. You may also call the SEC's Office of
Investor Education and Advocacy at (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 emailing
the SEC's Secretary at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c390a6a0b1a6b7a2b1bab0ee8ca5a5aaa0a683b0a6a0eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fccfafcedfaebfeede6ecb2d0f9f9f6fcfadfecfafcb1f8f0e9">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> and serving the
relevant applicant with a copy of the request by email, if an email
address is listed for the relevant applicant below, or personally or by
mail, if a physical address is listed for the relevant applicant below.
The email should include the file number referenced above. Hearing
requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, on
March 24, 2026, 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 at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3b0868091869782919a90ceac85858a8086a3908680cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2370464051465742515a500e6c45454a4046635046400d444c55">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

ADDRESSES: The Commission: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c192a4a2b3a4b5a0b3b8b2ec8ea7a7a8a2a481b2a4a2efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="de8dbbbdacbbaabfaca7adf391b8b8b7bdbb9eadbbbdf0b9b1a8">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shane Duggan, Acting Assistant
Director, at (202) 551-6367 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.

CSME Fund I [File No. 811-24069]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On September
22, 2025, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $10,000 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by applicant investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on January 20, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 527 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New
York 10022.

Invesco Prime Income Trust [File No. 811-05898]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to Invesco Senior Loan Fund (formerly known
as Invesco Van Kampen Senior Loan Fund), and on December 19, 2011, made
a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $193,240 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's
investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Capital Growth Fund [File No. 811-01792]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), and on June 1, 2010, made a
final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's
investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

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Van Kampen Comstock Fund [File No. 811-01570]

Van Kampen Corporate Bond Fund [File No. 811-02423]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds),
and on June 1, 2010, made a final distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant
investment adviser and the acquiring fund's investment adviser, and/or
their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Enterprise Fund [File No. 811-00630]

Van Kampen Equity and Income Fund [File No. 811-00919]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust), and on
June 1, 2010, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on
net asset value. Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by the applicant investment adviser and
the acquiring fund's investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Equity Trust [File No. 811-04805]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust), AIM Growth
Series (Invesco Growth Series) and AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector
Funds) and on June 1, 2010, made a final distribution to its
shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $2,882,356.64 were
incurred in connection with the reorganization and were paid by the
applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's investment
adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Equity Trust II [File No. 811-09279]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), AIM Investment Funds (Invesco
Investment Funds), and AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor
Series Trust), and on June 1, 2010, made a final distribution to its
shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $1,441,178.32
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the
applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's investment
adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Government Securities Fund [File No. 811-04003]

Van Kampen Growth & Income Fund [File No. 811-01228]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets AIM
Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust), and on June 1,
2010, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset
value. Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the
acquiring fund's investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Harbor Fund [File No. 811-00734]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series), and on June 1, 2010, made a
final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's
investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen High Yield Fund [File No. 811-02851]

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Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Life Investment Trust [File No. 811-04424]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), and on
June 1, 2010, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on
net asset value. Expenses of $1,729,413.98 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by the applicant investment adviser and
the acquiring fund's investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Ltd Duration Fund [File No. 811-04491]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Investment Securities Fund (Invesco Investment Securities Fund),
and on June 1, 2010, made a final distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant
investment adviser and the acquiring fund's investment adviser, and/or
their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund [File No. 811-04983]

Van Kampen Real Estate Securities Fund [File No. 811-08480]

Van Kampen Series Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-07140]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and AIM Investment Funds
(Invesco Investment Funds), and on June 1, 2010, made a final
distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of
$1,152,942.66 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid
by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's investment
adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Tax-Exempt Trust [File No. 811-04746]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds), and on June 1, 2010,
made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $288,235.66 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's
investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Tax Free Money Fund [File No. 811-04718]

Van Kampen Tax Free Trust [File No. 811-04386]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds), and on June 1, 2010,
made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $864,706.99 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's
investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Van Kampen Trust [File No. 811-04629]

Van Kampen U.S. Government Trust [File No. 811-03950]

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Van Kampen Trust II [File No. 811-22242]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds), and on June 1, 2010,
made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $576,471.33 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by the applicant investment adviser and the acquiring fund's
investment adviser, and/or their affiliate.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Federated Hermes International Series, Inc. [File No. 811-03984]

Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On January 24, 2025, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value.
Expenses of $2,606.41 incurred in connection with the liquidation were
paid by the applicant.
Filing Date: February 12, 2026.
Applicant's Address: Federated Hermes Funds, 4000 Ericsson Drive,
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561.

Tax Free Fund for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. [File No. 811-23672]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On December
16, 2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $88,438 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by Tax Free Fund for Puerto Rico
Residents, Inc. Applicant also has retained approximately $1,600,000 in
cash for the purpose of paying outstanding liabilities and accrued
expenses.
Filing Date: The application was filed on December 17, 2025, and
amended on January 27, 2026.
Applicant's Address: Buchanan Office Center, 40 Carretera 165,
Suite 201, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968-8022.

Puerto Rico Residents Tax-Free Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-23688]

Summary: Applicant is a closed-end investment company, seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On
October 14, 2025, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its
shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $90,122 incurred in
connection with the liquidation were paid by the applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed on December 5, 2025, and
amended on January 27, 2026.
Applicant's Address: Buchanan Office Center 40 Carr. 165, Suite
201, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968-8022.

The China Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-05749]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October
31, 2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $86,500 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Applicant also has
retained approximately $360,000 for the purpose of paying outstanding
liabilities.
Filing Date: The application was filed on December 19, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 50 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts
02110.

PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II [File No. 811-21077]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund,
and on August 1, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $255,038 incurred in connection
with the reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 23, 2025, and
amended on February 25, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund III [File No. 811-21188]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund,
and on August 1, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $243,912 incurred in connection
with the reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 23, 2025, and
amended on February 25, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

PIMCO Municipal Income Fund [File No. 811-10377]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II, and on
August 1, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders based on
net asset value. Expenses of $250,369 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 23, 2025, and
amended on February 25, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

PIMCO Municipal Income Fund III [File No. 811-21187]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II, and on
August 1, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders based on
net asset value. Expenses of $258,962 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 23, 2025, and
amended on February 25, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

PIMCO Municipal Credit Income Fund [File No. 811-23828]

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 October 6, 2025, and
amended on January 13, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund [File No. 811-10381]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II,
and on August 1, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $227,689 incurred in connection
with the reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 23, 2025, and
amended on February 25, 2026.

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Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund III [File No. 811-21189]

Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant
has transferred its assets to PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II,
and on August 1, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $225,169 incurred in connection
with the reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 23, 2025, and
amended on February 25, 2026.
Applicant's Address: 1633 Broadway New York, New York 10019.

For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
pursuant to delegated authority.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-04229 Filed 3-3-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P

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