; (2) authorizing the operation of small unmanned aircraft system make and model designed, produced, or modified in accordance with the consensus safety standards accepted under paragraph (1); (3) authorizing a manufacturer to self-certify a small unmanned aircraft system make or model that complies with consensus safety standards accepted under paragraph (1); and (4) certifying a manufacturer of small unmanned aircraft systems, or an employee of such manufacturer, that has demonstrated compliance with the consensus safety standards accepted under paragraph (1) and met any other qualifying criteria, as determined by the Administrator, to alternatively satisfy the requirements of paragraph (1). (b) Considerations Before accepting consensus safety standards under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall consider the following: (1) Technologies or standards related to geographic limitations, altitude limitations, and sense and avoid capabilities. (2) Using performance-based requirements. (3) Assessing varying levels of risk posed by different small unmanned aircraft systems and their operation and tailoring performance-based requirements to appropriately mitigate risk. (4) Predetermined action to maintain safety in the event that a communications link between a small unmanned aircraft and its operator is lost or compromised. (5) Detectability and identifiability to pilots, the Federal Aviation Administration, and air traffic controllers, as appropriate. (6) Means to prevent tampering with or modification of any system, limitation, or other safety mechanism or standard under this section or any other provision of law, including a means to identify any tampering or modification that has been made. (7) Consensus identification standards under section 2202 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–190