John and Pilgrim,

This guy, Rev. Mike Pahls, who apparently was in the PCA at one time, gives an overview of the process in his comments here:

http://www.reformedcatholicism.com/?p=1105#comment-72236

I think the pertinent paragraph is this one:
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In PCA polity there is a difference between a committee and a commission. When the General Assembly assembles a commission, that commission is empowered to act on behalf of the General Assembly. When it assembles a committee (as in this case), the report is presented to the summer meeting General Assembly for study. The recommendations at the end of the document are usually presented as motions to the Assembly which then votes. While the recommendations are normally ratified by the vote, substitute motions can be introduced. Possibilities for this include everything from a mere reception of the report with thanks (in which the report would have no authority at all) to a proposal to amend the Book of Church order to receive the report as an authoritative interpretation of the Westminster Standards.

This would indicate action COULD be taken THIS year.

Theo