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Officer or director of a public utility and of any company supplying electrical equipment to such public utility.
Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, any person may temporarily hold an interlocking position described in § 45.2 for no more than 90 days within a twelve-month period without applying for Commission authorization under § 45.8 and without complying with the requirements for authorization under § 45.9.