UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	July 20, 2007 2:50 P.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0001391312 Company Name: Commonwealth Annuity Separate Account A File Number: 333-141019 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000017354 Commonwealth Annuity Separate Account A C000048045 CWA VA Preferred Plus