; and (B) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 , expand the number of test ranges, to the extent consistent with aviation safety and efficiency, for purposes of the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. (2) Designations (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the designations of test ranges under this section may include the following: (i) The 7 test ranges established by the Administrator under 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, and pursuant to section 2201(b) of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), which, except for the eligibility factors as provided in paragraph (3) of this section, shall each be subject to the requirements of this section. (ii) Two additional test ranges subject to the requirements of this section, which may be established by the Administrator through a competitive selection process after successful conversion of test ranges established prior to the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and at least 6 months of data sharing demonstrating safe operations and improved use of the test range consistent with any standard established by the Administrator through the selection process. (B) Limitation Not more than 9 test ranges shall be designated under this section at any given time. (3) Eligibility An applicant shall be considered eligible for designation as a test range sponsor under paragraph (2)(A)(ii) based on the following criteria: (A) The applicant shall be an instrumentality of a State, a local, tribal, or territorial government, or other public entity. (B) The applicant shall be approved by the chief executive officer of the State, local, territorial, or tribal government for the applicant's principal place of business, prior to seeking designation by the Administrator. (C) The applicant