To the extent that federal or state law governs any matter covered by these rules, the Fund and the board shall comply with and follow such federal or state law. To the extent that any matter is not completely governed by federal or state law, the Fund and the board shall apply these rules to the extent reasonable and practicable. The Board shall be afforded deference with respect to the interpretation of Chapter 87A and these rules.
Haw. Code R. § 1.11