Haw. Code R. § 15-1-2
As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context:
"Agency" means a board or commission statutorily assigned to the department for administrative purposes, but does not include a division, office, program, or activity of the department;
"Department" means the department of planning and economic development, and any of its divisions, offices, programs, or activities, but does not include an agency;
"Director" means the director of planning and economic development;
"Information office" means the information office of the department;
"Office hours" means from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, unless otherwise provided by statute or executive order;
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or a public or private organization of any character;
"Public record" means any written, typed, or printed material as defined by statute.
Haw. Code R. § 15-1-2