; and (2) in paragraph (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) Consideration In promulgating regulations under this section, the Secretary shall consider the adoption of industry consensus standards. . 13. Rights-of-way management Section 60108(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Alternative method of maintaining rights-of-way (A) In general As part of the review conducted under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allow for an alternative method of maintaining rights-of-way for pipelines and other pipeline facilities under a voluntary program carried out by the operator if such alternative method achieves a level of safety at least equal to the level of safety required by regulations issued under this chapter. (B) Purpose An operator considering implementing an alternative method described under subparagraph (A) may consider incorporating into the plan for implementing such method 1 or more conservation practices, including— (i) integrated vegetation management practices, including reduced mowing; (ii) the development of habitat and forage for pollinators and other wildlife through seeding or planting of diverse native forbs and grasses; (iii) practices relating to maintenance strategies that promote early successional vegetation or limit disturbance during periods of highest use by target pollinator species and other wildlife on pipeline or facilities rights-of-way, including— (I) increasing mowing height; (II) reducing mowing frequency; and (III) refraining from mowing monarch and other pollinator habitat during periods in which monarchs or other pollinators are present; (iv) an integrated vegetation management plan that may include approaches such as mechanical tree and brush removal and targeted and judicious use of herbicides and mowing to address incompatible or undesirable vegetation while promoting compatible and beneficial vegetation on pipeline and facilities rights-of-way