the Federal Register. The Administrator shall transmit and publish, along with the plan, an explanation of how the Administrator dealt with significant issues raised by the comments received. (3) Implementation The Administrator shall implement the plan not later than 180 days after the plan has been transmitted to the Congress. (b) Content The plan, to the greatest extent practicable, shall— (1) consistent with the other provisions of this Act, maximize the efficiency with which the Administration carries out the core functions of— (A) science and research