UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: September 11, 2012
Accession Number: 0001193125-12-381094
Submission Type: POS 8C
CIK: 0001322652
Company Name: Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return Fund, Inc.
File Number: 333-172410