42 U.S.C. § 7195

Within one year after October 1, 1977 , the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress concerning the actions taken to implement section 7191 of this title . The report shall include a discussion of the adequacy of such section from the standpoint of the Department and the public, including a summary of any comments obtained by the Secretary from the public about such section and implementing regulations, and such recommendations as the Secretary deems appropriate concerning the procedures required by such section.