A local congressman said he is hopeful officials will find a solution to contamination at the Flight 93 crash site, possibly as early as next week.

In the wake of manganese being found at the site, Rep. Bill Shuster had requested the Environmental Protection Agency waive restrictions and allow plans for a permanent memorial to move forward.

The manganese -- a potentially hazardous mineral -- is the result of surface mining that was done at the Shanksville field years ago.

Monday, Shuster said talks were under way between the EPA and the Department of Environmental Protection.

Though no final decision has been made, Shuster said he is "cautiously optimistic" a solution will be found.

In the meantime, the state will continue to provide funding for temporary security at the Flight 93 site.

According to the Tribune Democrat, a private security firm will be hired until U.S. Park Rangers take over patrols at the memorial. The choice will be made based on recommendations from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The temporary security will begin sometime after Nov. 1.