As used in this chapter:
"Party" means the department and petitioner.
"Person" means individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, or organizations of any character, except the department.
"Petition" means a properly documented submission of information by a person seeking relief.
"Relief" means 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.
Haw. Code R. § 23-3-1