Experimental results are discussed for: /sup 6/ /sup 7/Li(n,/sup 4/He) cross sections at 14 MeV, neutron elastic and inelastic scattering from carbon near 14 MeV, neutron capture cross sections for /sup 46/Ca and /sup 48/Ca at stellar temperatures, revised neutron cross sections for /sup 142/ /sup 143/ /sup 144/Nd, fragment angular distribution for neutron fission of /sup 232/Th, neutron differential scattering measurements in the actinide region, nuclear structure of /sup 244/Am, conversion coefficients of the M4 transition in /sup 193m/Ir, gamma-ray and conversion-electron decay of the /sup 238/U shape isomer, and levels of /sup 244/Cm populated by the beta decay of 10-hr /sup 244g/Am and 26-minute /sup 244m/Am. Calculations described include tests of microscopic optical models for neutron and proton scattering on light nuclei in the range 14 to 45 MeV, a new dynamic model for fission, and the necessity of discrete-level modeling in isomer ratio calculations for neutron-induced reactions on deformed nuclei. Also, a reevaluation for ENDL of sigma(n,f) and anti nu p for /sup 235/U and /sup 239/Pu from 100 keV to 20 MeV is described. 31 references. (WHK)

A passive neutron monitor has been designed and built for determining the residual transuranic (TRU) and plutonium content of chopped leached fuel hulls and other solid wastes from spent Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) fuel. The system was designed to measure as little as 8 g of plutonium or 88 mg of TRU in a waste package as large as a 208-l drum which could be emitting up to 220,000 R/hr of gamma radiation. For practical purposes, maximum assay times were chosen to be 10,000 sec. The monitor consists of 96 /sup 10/BF/sub 3/ neutron sensitive proportional counting tubes each 5.08 cm in diameter and 183 cm in active length. Tables of neutron emission rates from both spontaneous fission and (..cap alpha..,n) reactions on oxygen are given for all contributing isotopes expected to be present in spent FFTF fuel. Tables of neutron yeilds from isotopic compositions predicted for various exposures and cooling times are also given. Methods of data reduction and sources, magnitude, and control of errors are discussed. Backgrounds and efficiencies have been measured and are reported. A section describing step-by-step operational procedures is included. Guidelines and procedures for quality control and troubleshooting are also given. 13 references, 15 …

This quarterly report provides current information on operations and development programs for the management of radioactive wastes from operation of the Savannah River Plant. The studies on environmental and safety assessments, process and equipment development, TRU waste, and low-level waste are a part of the Long-Term Waste Management Technology Program. The following studies are reported for the SR Interim Waste Operations Program: surveillance and maintenance, waste concentration, low-level effluent waste, tank replacement/waste transfer, and solid waste storage and related activities.