(a) The chairman may appoint a regulatory programs committee consisting of a minimum of three agency members. A quorum of the committee shall be three of its members. A decision of the committee shall require an affirmative vote of a majority plus one of its members. If no decision is reached upon any matter considered pursuant to this section, it shall be considered by the agency at its next meeting.

1. (1) A project before the agency for initial action (including those referred to the agency by the deputy director-regulatory programs in the exercise of his discretion), or for action following a public hearing, shall be referred to the regulatory programs committee. Certain appeals and requests for reconsideration shall also be referred initially to the regulatory programs committee as set forth in section 572.22 of this Part.
2. (2) Following review, the committee shall recommend a decision on each project. Where the committee has been unable to reach a decision, the agency shall take action as provided in the Adirondack Park Agency Act and these regulations.
3. (3) Any agency member may request that the agency schedule full discussion of any recommended decision.
4. (4) The agency may ratify, modify or reverse the committee recommendation.

(b) Initial review of projects.