14 CFR 121.661
§ 121.661 Initial approach altitude: Flag operations.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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When making an initial approach to a radio navigation facility under IFR, no person may descend below the pertinent minimum altitude for initial approach (as specified in the instrument approach procedure for that facility) until his arrival over that facility has been definitely established.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.