; (B) shall consider the airworthiness of any UAS that— (i) is within a maximum gross weight or kinetic energy, as determined by the Administrator; and (ii) operates within a maximum speed limit as determined by the Administrator; (C) may require such systems to operate in the national airspace system at altitude limits determined by the Administrator; and (D) may require such systems to operate at standoff distances from the radius of a structure or the structure’s immediate uppermost limit, as determined by the Administrator. (4) Operating rules for UAS that have been approved or accepted as described in paragraph (3). (5) Protocols, if appropriate, for networked information exchange, such as network-based remote identification, in support of BVLOS operations. (6) The safety of manned aircraft operating in the national airspace system and consider the maneuverability and technology limitations of certain aircraft, including hot air balloons. (c) Final rule Not later than 16 months after publishing the proposed rule under subsection (a), the Administrator shall issue a final rule based on such proposed rule. (d) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the agency to rescope any rulemaking efforts related to UAS BVLOS operations that are ongoing as of the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 . . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 448 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 44811. Beyond visual line of sight operations for unmanned aircraft systems. . 931. Acceptable levels of risk and risk assessment methodology (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop a risk assessment methodology that allows for the determination of acceptable levels of risk for unmanned aircraft system operations, including operations beyond visual line of sight, conducted— (1) under waivers issued to part 107 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations