[en] Research performed for the reporting period consisted of: (1) publication of the nuclear structure of ⁴⁹Ca above 5 MeV excitation; (2) the preparation of two lengthy papers interpreting results from the analysis of ⁸⁶Kr + n. The high resolution and detailed analysis of the total cross section data combined to permit a definitive treatment of the average resonance parameters and their connection with the optical model. This work has been submitted for publication; (3) results have been summarized and submitted for publication following the R-matrix analysis and optical model interpretation of data on the tin isotopes (122 and 124); (4) neutron scattering measurements on ⁵⁴Fe have been performed to obtain angular distributions for the purpose of spin and parity determination. This will permit the conclusion of the R-matrix analysis of the total cross section data and their interpretation in terms of the optical model. A paper is in preparation which will summarize the s-wave analysis and shell model predictions of s- and p-wave strength in this nuclide. 15 refs., 12 figs., 3 tabs