FCC considers inventory of internet access points

Okay, this is downright creepy. In the name of comprehensive 911 coverage for all VoIP customers, the FCC is seriously considering compiling a comprehensive catalogue of internet access points. On p. 33 of this document, FCC chair Kevin Martin writes:

A number of possible methods have been proposed to automatically identify the location of a VoIP user, including gathering location information through the use of: an access jack inventory; a wireless access point inventory; access point mapping and triangulation; HDTV signal triangulation; and various GPS-based solutions.

I'm no administrative law scholar, but I'm fairly certain that the FCC is suggesting moves that are way out of its jurisdiction. And they thought the DC Circuit was laughing over the attempted Broadcast Flag mandate? I dare the FCC to attempt to take an inventory of every live hotspot and RJ-45 jack in the country. Even John Ashcroft would be making public statements decrying such invasivions.

Care to tell the FCC what you think? (I did.) You can do so here; be sure to indicate that you're writing in regards to proceeding number 05-196. Comments were due today; reply comments can be filed through September 12.