§ In the case of every Bill, whereby it is proposed to impound the whole or any part of the water of any river or stream, and to give a flow of water in compensation for the water so impounded, the Committee on the Bill shall inquire into the expediency of making provision, so far as may be practicable, that the whole or a, minimum amount of such compensation water shall be given in a continuous flow throughout the twenty-four hours of every day, and shall report to the House accordingly.
§ After the word "impound" ["whereby it is proposed to impound"] insert the words "or abstract."
§ Leave out the words "and to give a flow of water in compensation for the water so impounded."
§ After the word "practicable" ["as far as may be practicable"], insert the words "for giving a flow of water in compensation for the water so impounded or abstracted, and".