UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: March 6, 2018
Accession Number: 0001445546-18-001255
Submission Type: POS 8C
CIK: 0001556336
Company Name: FIRST TRUST MLP & ENERGY INCOME FUND
File Number: 333-217581