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.

PRINTING United Alliance Experts Weigh In on Supreme Court Vaccine Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a “stay” on the Emergency Temporary Standard that OSHA issued in November. That stay was put in place by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals immediately after the ETS issued, which meant that the ETS was not enforceable while the lawsuits were being litigated.

Vaccination Information By State

The best way to stay informed regarding vaccinations in your state is through the website links provided. The majority of the state vaccination sites are requiring the use of appointments. It is recommended that you carefully answer all unknown numbers as this may be your appointment confirmation.

New COVID-19 Reporting Obligations for California Employers In Effect

Beginning January 1, the new reporting requirements for COVID-19 exposures became effective. These new requirements impose obligations for employers to notify employees, as well as employers of subcontracted employees, of COVID-19 exposures and to notify public health officials of outbreaks in the workplace.

Cracking the Code for Federal Government Procurement

If you have decided to move into government procurement contracts, there are several secrets to understand. First, this is a highly regulated world, at both the state and federal level. Second, recognize that printing itself is often considered a service in government contacts.

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. To provide a uniform and consistent approach, SGIA joined CAPL, which has successfully introduced legislation that will address the ingredient labeling issue.

EPA Eases Requirements for Aerosol Cans

EPA issued a new rule that reduces the regulatory requirements for waste aerosol cans. The new rule is aimed at improving recycling and reducing the cost and burden of aerosol can management by imposing less stringent regulatory requirements on the cans.