Marcia Kinter

Marcia Kinter

Marcia Kinter is the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. Ms. Kinter oversees the development of resources for the Association addressing environmental, safety & health, and sustainability issues. She represents the printing industry, as well as their associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies on environmental, safety and other government issues directly impacting the printing industry.

In 2008, Kinter, in conjunction with colleagues from other printing trade associations, was instrumental in launching the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership program. The SGP Program is a registry system for printing facilities that includes third party verification. The program successfully launched as an independent organization in August 2008.

Kinter is a member of and serves as Secretary for the Academy of Screen Printing Technology. In 2001, Kinter received the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award for significant advancement of environmental awareness in the graphic arts industry.

Before joining PRINTING United Alliance, Kinter worked for The American Waterways Operators, Inc., the national association for the barge and towing industry.

She holds bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.

January 18, 2022 PRINTING United Alliance Experts Weigh In on Supreme Court Decision: OSHA Vaccine & Testing Mandate On Hold and Not in Effect

The United States Supreme Court upheld a “stay” on the Emergency Temporary Standard, three PRINTING United experts weigh in.

May 25, 2021 Oregon OSHA and Other Agencies Issue COVID-19 Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon OSHA have revised and published their new guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.

April 29, 2021 OSHA Releases Updated Guidance on Recording Adverse Reactions by Employees to COVID Vaccine

OSHA released guidance regarding the employer’s obligation to record adverse reactions when employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

March 23, 2021 Vaccination Information By State

The best way to stay informed regarding vaccinations in your state is through the website links provided.

November 10, 2020 Be Prepared for A Tax on Printed Goods

EPR programs are designed to shift the cost of waste management from local governments to producers.

October 27, 2020 PRINTING United Alliance Submits Comments on Proposed Printing Tax for Connecticut

The CCSMM released a series of public engagement questions soliciting input on a tax or fee on printed goods to increase recycling.

October 6, 2020 Are You REALLY Prepared for a COVID-19 Safety Inspection?

Is your business truly prepared if a COVID-19 safety inspector arrives to go through your facility?

August 25, 2020 COVID-19: We Are Not Out Of The Woods Yet!

More states are enacting polices regarding use of face masks and social distancing. Clearly we are not out of the woods yet.

June 8, 2020 Cracking the Code for Federal Government Procurement

If you have decided to move into government procurement contracts, there are several secrets to understand.

April 2, 2020 Printing Industry — You are AWESOME!

I am so proud to be associated with the printing industry — and even more so right now! I can not open my email, look at my LinkedIn page, or read twitter without reading how companies are stepping up to provide much needed materials for those working the front lines of this pandemic.

March 16, 2020 Bipartisan Product Chemical Ingredient Labeling Legislation Introduced

Since 2017 there have been 62 proposals in 17 states that would require warning labels or ingredient listings for products.

March 6, 2020 EPA Eases Requirements for Aerosol Cans

EPA issued a new rule that reduces the regulatory requirements for waste aerosol cans.

February 25, 2020 President Trump Signs USMCA

In late January, President Trump signed into law the USMCA, which includes a range of updates and changes.

January 28, 2020 USMCA and China Phase One Trade Deal: Updates

The United States Mexico Canada Agreement, which replaces NAFTA, is now awaiting President Trump’s signature.

January 30, 2019 Important OSHA Reminders from SGIA

With a new year comes updates to OSHA injury and illness record keeping and reporting requirements.

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