The state director of transportation is required to implement a disadvantaged business enterprise program in order to receive federal financial assistance. Sections 261-12, 264-23, 264-24, 266-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, authorize the state director of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the purposes of complying with federal rules and program requirements. The state director of transportation shall also adopt a program plan that reflects the federal rule requirements referenced in Section 19-2-4.
Haw. Code R. § 19-2-2