USDA has published a final rule establishing the technical framework for qualifying feedstock production under 7 CFR Part 2100. The rule specifies the FD-CIC calculator methodology and the recordkeeping expectations that sit behind it.
What the rule establishes
The final rule sets out the technical basis for calculating feedstock carbon intensity, identifies the official calculator, and describes the records a producer is expected to maintain.
What it does not do
The rule does not require a producer to enroll in any commercial platform, and it does not designate any private tool as a substitute for the official calculator. Claims to the contrary should be checked against the rule text itself.
What to do next
Read the rule alongside the FD-CIC calculator guide and the recordkeeping guide before committing to any provider agreement.