Haw. Code R. § 17-2-2
As used in this chapter:
"Hearing officer" means a person, not interested in the outcome of the matter, who has been authorized by the director to conduct hearings and render decisions on the director's behalf in any case or controversy within the department's jurisdiction.
"Party" means:
(1) The department, if it participates in a proceeding;
(2) Each person named in a proceeding; and
(3) Any interested or aggrieved person permitted or entitled to participate in a proceeding before the department in a capacity other than as a witness.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or organization of any character, except for the department.
"Relief" means one or more of the following:
(1) The resolution of any contested matter within the department's jurisdiction in favor of a petitioning party;
(2) The department's declaration as to whether a rule or order of the department or a statute which the department is required to administer or enforce, applies to a factual situation; or
(3) The adoption, modification, or repeal of any rule by the department.
Haw. Code R. § 17-2-2