; and (B) the extent consistent with aviation safety and efficiency, support the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. (2) Designations (A) Existing test ranges Test ranges designated under this section shall include the 7 test ranges established under the following: (i) Section 332(c) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–254 ). (ii) Any other test ranges designated pursuant to the amendment made by section 2201(b) of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) after the date of enactment of such Act. (B) New test ranges If the Administrator finds that it is in the best interest of enabling safe UAS integration into the national airspace system, the Administrator may select and designate as a test range under this section up to 2 additional test ranges in accordance with the requirements of this section through a competitive selection process. (C) Limitation Not more than 9 test ranges designated under this section shall be part of the program established under this section at any given time. (3) Eligibility Test ranges selected by the Administrator pursuant to (2)(B) shall— (A) be an instrumentality of a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government or other public entity; (B) be approved by the chief executive officer of the State, local, territorial, or Tribal government for the principal place of business of the applicant, prior to seeking designation by the Administrator; (C) undertake and ensure testing and evaluation of innovative concepts, technologies, and operations that will offer new safety benefits, including developing and retaining an advanced aviation industrial base within the United States