Before work began, however, the administration which had approved his plans went out of office.
The House approved the plan as part of a bill on water resources.
But industry officials said Congress would not have to approve such a plan.
The full Council is expected to approve the plan today.
The Senate then approved the plan by a vote of 96 to 4.
He soon approved a plan to build such a plant for $250,000.
But leaders of both parties said they expected Congress to approve the plan.
The authority's board is expected to approve the plan today.
He also approved the plan and began the construction activities on the site.
The Council is expected to approve the plan later this week.