(1) The Administrative Rules of Montana at Title 37, chapter 30, subchapters 1 through 26 implement for the state of Montana the federal program of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities, codified at 29 USC 701 et seq. (1992).

(2) The administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation program, implemented by the Administrative Rules of Montana at Title 37, chapter 30, subchapters 1 through 26, is subject to the provisions of all federal statutory, regulatory or policy authorities that govern the administration of the program. Any provision in these rules that is contrary to a governing federal authority is preempted by the pertinent federal authority.