</s>Assassination Records Review Board Final Determination Notification AGENCY HSCA RECORD NUMBER : 180-10068-10307 RECORD SERIES : STAPF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER: December 8, 1995 Status of Document: Postponed in Part Number of releases of previously postponed information: 6 Reason for Board Action: The Review Board's decision was premised on several factors including: (a) the significant historical interest in the document in question; (b) the absence of evidence that the release of the information would cause harm to the United States or to any individual. Number of Postponements: 4 Postponments: All the postponents in this document represent Social Security numbers. Reason forBoard Action: This text is redacted because the public disclosure of the redaction could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy would be substantial that it outweighs the public interest. Substitute Language: SSN Date of Next Review: 2017 Board Review Completed: 10/24/95 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Note) Cancel: NV 89326 Date: 2025 NW 8326 Dodell:32243773 Page 1

Summary  
The document includes a notification from the Assassination Records Review Board dated December 8, 1995, regarding the status of a record series (STAPF PAYROLL RECORDS) under review. The board postponed partial release of the document due to concerns about public disclosure of Social Security numbers (SSNs), which could constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. The decision was based on the absence of evidence that releasing the information would harm individuals or the United States. The document was marked for potential release in 2017 under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992.  

Additional content includes multiple payroll authorization forms (June 22, 1977; July 7, 1978; December 1, 1977) related to Lisa M. Berlow’s employment with the U.S. House of Representatives. These forms detail her appointment as a Researcher with an annual salary of $15,000 or $12,000, depending on the form, and include her SSN (327-46-4790). The forms reference approvals by Louis Stokes and mention compliance with House Classification Act requirements. A separate memorandum from June 14, 1977, recommends approving Berlow’s hire due to staffing needs.  

Key People  
- Lisa M. Berlow (employee)  
- Louis Stokes (approving official)  
- Tom Lambeth (Acting Director)  

Key Locations  
- U.S. House of Representatives  
- Washington, D.C.  

Key Events  
- Payroll authorization for Lisa M. Berlow’s employment  
- Review Board decision to postpone SSN disclosure due to privacy concerns  
- Recommendation to approve Berlow’s hire in 1977  

Key Organizations  
- U.S. House of Representatives  
- Committee on House Administration  
- Assassination Records Review Board

JFK Declassified Files

180-10068-10307.pdf

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