Methyl bromide is a soil fumigant used for the establishment of newly constructed golf courses. It's also used fr course renovations to change from an existing turfgrass to an improved turfgrass species or cultivar. Over the last five years, supplies have been decreasing dramatically as EPA continues to reduce the amount of product that manufacturers can make and sell, according to the GCSAA.

"EPA is demanding a cancellation timetable that does not allow sufficient time for golf facilities to adjust their operations or implement alternatives, the GCSAA said. "Cancellation of golf course use of methyl bromide without an adequate transition period will create an extreme hardship on golf facilities and result in substantial economic impacts.

For more information, contact Chava McKeel, the GCSAA's senior manager of information and public policy, at 800-472-7878, ext. 3619 or cmmckeel@gcsaa.org.