Order Regarding Waiver Rule

Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC, Evergreen Investment Services, Inc., Evergreen Service Company, LLC and Wachovia Securities, LLC (Order Under Section 27A(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Granting Waivers of the Disqualification Provisions of Section 27A(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)

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