As used in this chapter:
"Person" means individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, or organizations of any character, except for the department.
"Program" means a combination of resources and activities designed to achieve an objective or objectives of the department's vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division, the family and adult services division, the med-QUEST division, and the self sufficiency and support services division.
"Relief" means the adoption, modification, or repeal of any rule by the department.
"Rule" shall have the same meaning as that specified by section 91-1, HRS.
Haw. Code R. § 17-3-1