PACNY 29th Annual Environmental Conference Part Two – Day Two Recap
Day Two of the Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY) 29th Annual Environmental Conference on February 26, 2026, at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino delivered a full schedule of technical presentations, regulatory updates, and practical field discussions, all complemented by strong engagement in the Vendor Exhibit Hall. With the morning sessions split between the Mohawk and Tuscarora Rooms, attendees could tailor their experience to their discipline and interests while still coming together throughout the day in the Oneida Room for networking, lunch, and the always-popular Happy Hour. Vendor Exhibit Hall Sets New Record Before diving into the sessions, it’s worth highlighting that this year’s Vendor Exhibit Hall, located in the Oneida Room, featured 32 vendors, setting a new conference record. This continues to reflect the industry’s growth and the importance of direct interaction among service providers, manufacturers, trainers, consultants, and contractors. The exhibit hall remained active throughout the day, especially during lunch and the closing Happy Hour, providing valuable opportunities to connect and discuss new products, services, and technologies. Morning Sessions – Mohawk Room “Lead-Based Paint Regulations: Recent Changes & Updated Standards” by Brad Arthur, PE – Arthur Engineering DPC. The day began with a regulatory-focused presentation on lead-based paint, where one of the more notable updates discussed was the shift away from using the term “clearance.” Instead, the industry is moving toward defined terminology using two distinct clearance-related levels: Work Completed Pre-Occupancy Brad also addressed the growing challenges associated with analytical methods at increasingly lower detection limits. The cost differences between methodologies were particularly eye-opening: Flame AA: approximately $4 per sample ICP: approximately $45 per sample This has significant implications for project budgeting and laboratory selection as regulatory thresholds continue to tighten. “The Science You Should Know” by Kevin Hutton – EAST Centers of NY. Kevin delivered a science-driven session reinforcing
