((a)) ** .—** Except as provided in section 15304(c)(3), decisions by the Commission shall require the affirmative vote of the Federal Cochairperson and a majority of the State members or alternate State members, including designees (exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C)).

((b)) ** .—** In matters coming before the Commission, the Federal Cochairperson shall, to the extent practicable, consult with the Federal departments and agencies having an interest in the subject matter.

((c))

((1)) ** .—** Subject to paragraph (2), a Commission shall determine what constitutes a quorum for meetings of the Commission.

((2)) ** .—** Any quorum for meetings of a Commission shall include—

((A)) the Federal Cochairperson or the alternate Federal Cochairperson; and

((B)) a majority of State members or alternate State members, including designees (exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C)).

((d)) ** .—** The approval of project and grant proposals shall be a responsibility of each Commission and shall be carried out in accordance with section 15503.