; and (7) shall allow test range sponsors to receive Federal funding (including in-kind contributions), other than from the Federal Aviation Administration, from test range participants in furtherance of research, development, and testing objectives. (d) Exemption Except as provided in subsection (f), the requirements of section 44711 (including any related implementing regulations) shall not apply to persons approved by the test range sponsor for operation at a test range designated by the Administrator under this section. (e) Responsibilities of test range sponsors The sponsor of each test range designated by the Administrator under subsection (a) shall do the following: (1) Provide access to all interested private and public entities seeking to carry out research at the test range, to the greatest extent practicable, consistent with safety and any operating procedures established by the test range sponsor, including access by small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )). (2) Maintain operational control for all testing activities conducted at its respective test range. (3) Ensure all activities remain within the geographical boundaries and altitude limitations established for any restricted area covering the test range. (4) Ensure any activity conducted at the designated test range is not conducted in a careless or reckless manner. (5) Establish safe operating procedures for all operators approved for testing activities at the test range, including provisions for maintaining operational control and ensuring protection of persons and property on the ground, subject to approval by the Administrator. (6) Exercise direct oversight of all operations conducted at the test range. (7) Consult with the Administrator on the nature of planned activity at the test range and whether segregation of the airspace is required to contain the activity consistent with aviation safety. (8) Protect proprietary technology, sensitive data, or sensitive research of any civil or private