(a) The agency may, on its own initiative and upon an affirmative vote of two thirds of its members, amend the classification of compatible uses lists of the Adirondack Park land use and development plan to make additions thereto.

(b) Prior to making amendments, the agency shall consult with the Adirondack Park local government review board and shall hold a public hearing thereon within the Adirondack Park.

(c) Not less than 15 days notice of the public hearings shall be given by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in each county wholly or partially within the park and in at least three metropolitan areas of the State, and by individual notice by mail to the persons specified in section 805(3)(b) of the Adirondack Park Agency Act.

(d) The agency shall file a certified copy of its resolution adopting the amendment, within 20 days after adoption with the Adirondack Park local government review board, the Secretary of State, the clerks of each county and local government wholly or partially within the Adirondack Park and the Legislature. Amendments shall take effect upon the conclusion of such 20-day period.

(e) The agency may, after consultation with the Adirondack Park local government review board, and upon an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, recommend subtractions from the compatible uses lists of the plan to the Governor and the Legislature. Prior to the time that the recommendation is made, the agency shall hold a public hearing within the Adirondack Park. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the agency in accordance with subdivision (c) of this section.