</s>Assassination Records Review Board Final Determination Notification AGENCY HSCA RECORD NUMBER : 180-10068-10309 RECORD SERIES : STAFF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER 1 December 8, 1995 Status of Document: Postponed in Part Number of releases of previously postponed information: 3 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: 1 Postponments: All the postponments in this document represent Social Security numbers. Reason forBoard Action: the text is redacted because the public disclosure of the reaction 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 1932 (44 US) 107 Nollel Casati NV 883225 Dale: 2045 NW 8326 Dodc:3224375 Page 1

Summary:  
The document contains administrative records from the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) related to payroll authorizations and personnel certifications. It includes a final determination notification from the Assassination Records Review Board regarding postponed releases of Social Security numbers (SSNs) due to privacy concerns. A payroll authorization form details Richard Newcombe's appointment as Editorial Chief with the Select Committee, effective March 6, 1978, with an annual salary of $33,000. The document also includes a memorandum from I. Charles Mathews to Thomas Howarth and Elizabeth Berning confirming Rick Billings' acceptance of the position. Additional forms require payroll certifications for employees, including declarations of relationships with current members of Congress.  

Key People:  
- Richard Newcombe (appointed as Editorial Chief)  
- Rick Billings (confirmed in position)  
- I. Charles Mathews (Special Counsel)  
- Thomas Howarth (Budget Officer)  
- Elizabeth Berning (Chief Clerk)  

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

Key Events:  
- Payroll authorization for Richard Newcombe (March 6, 1978)  
- HSCA personnel certification requirements  
- Postponement of SSN disclosure due to privacy concerns  

Key Organizations:  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)  
- U.S. House of Representatives  
- Committee on the House Administration

JFK Declassified Files

180-10068-10309.pdf

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