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In response to the U.S. EPA’s demand for the immediate cancellation
of some uses of methyl bromide, the registrants have proposed for an orderly cancellation of certain non-cue uses which would
keep golf courses on the MeBr label until 2014. The EPA has initially turned down this proposal and is demanding an
immediate cancellation timetable that does not allow sufficient time for affected users to adjust their operations or implement
alternatives.
EPA’s demand for immediate cancellation
for golf courses and athletic fields is unsupported and appears to be driven by incorrect assumptions regarding the availability
and effectiveness of suitable alternatives.
Now, more than ever, your support for this effective and necessary product is needed. Please contact your Congressmen
and Senators and ask for their assistance in forcing EPA to consider a fair and equitable phase out of this product.
Please forward this letter to your fellow superintendents and encourage their support.
I have attached a sample letter and talking points to assist you in your efforts.
In addition, the GCSAA has posted a grassroots action alert on gcsaa.org.
They have made it easy to contact your congressman or senator and have also attached a correspondence letter. Please
refer to http://capwiz.com/gcsaa/issues/alert/?alertid=14119511
GOLF 20/20 is a unique collaboration of all segments of the golf industry,
from the associations and manufacturers to golf course owners/operators and the media. It was launched in 2000 and is designed
to galvanize the industry around strategic initiatives and grass-roots activation to ensure the future vitality of the game.
The
fundamental principle behind GOLF 20/20 is that golf benefits individuals and society and that accelerating the growth of
the game and expanding its accessibility will improve the quality of life for those who are introduced to its positive values.
GOLF
20/20 is managed by the World Golf Foundation, which also oversees World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, FL and The First
Tee, a preeminent youth-development organization. GOLF 20/20 is overseen by an Executive Board comprised of leaders from a
broad cross-section of the golf industry.
South Texas supports many good causes and Donates Annually to the Houston Golf Association's
Junior Golf Tournament STGCSA President Lee Gravett, Vice President Willy Plowman, Board Member Sean Wilson
and Affiliate Member Pat Johnston all attended and played in the tournament this year.
STGCSA President Lee Gravett, Vice President Willy Plowman, Board Member Sean Wilson
and Affiliate Member Pat Johnston all attended and played in the tournament this year.
