; and (H) a statement describing any changes made to the plan in response to input from members of the public. (2) A statement explaining the entity’s reasons for adopting the proposed final plan and the reasons why the adoption of the plan, as opposed to the adoption of alternative plans, will best serve the public interest, together with an assessment of how the plan is consistent with the policies described in section 3(a)(1). (3) Any dissenting statement of any member of the entity who did not approve the proposed final plan. (4) A statement that members of the public may submit comments regarding the proposed final plan through the internet site, together with information on how members of the public may submit such comments to the entity through other methods. (b) Public hearing prior to adoption of final plan (1) Mandatory public hearing Not later than 7 days prior to holding a final vote on the adoption of the final congressional redistricting plan for the State, the State redistricting entity shall hold hearings in accordance with the requirements of section 4 at which members of the public may provide comments on the plan. (2) Video and transcripts of hearings The entity shall post a link to a video recording of each such hearing on the internet site established under section 3 immediately following the conclusion of the hearing, and shall publish and post on such website a searchable version of a transcript of the hearing not later than 48 hours after the conclusion of the hearing. (c) Treatment of amended and new plans If the State redistricting entity posts an amended version of the proposed final congressional redistricting plan or posts a new proposed final congressional redistricting plan, subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to the amended version of the plan or the new plan in the same manner as such subsections apply with respect to the proposed final plan which is first posted under subsection (a). (d) Application to subordinate entities holding votes on recommending adoption of