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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-14-002716
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20141231
FILED AS OF DATE:		20141124
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20141124

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL STEEL CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001049659
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS [3310]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14732
		FILM NUMBER:		141244968

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		RUA LAURO MULLER
		STREET 2:		116 36 ANDAR
		CITY:			RIO DE JANEIRO RJ BR
		STATE:			D5
		ZIP:			00000
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>FORM 6-K </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Report of Foreign Private Issuer<BR>Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the</FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><B>For the month of&nbsp;November 24, 2014</B></FONT></DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><B>Commission File Number 1-14732 </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>COMPANHIA SIDER&#218;RGICA NACIONAL </B></FONT></DIV>

<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>National Steel Company </B></FONT></DIV>

<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">(Translation of Registrant's name into English)</FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><B>Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3400, 20&#186; andar<BR>S&#227;o Paulo, SP, Brazil<BR>04538-132 </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports<BR>under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.&nbsp;</FONT> Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

<P>&nbsp;<FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. </FONT>&nbsp;</P>Yes _______ No ___X____ </DIV>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">Publicly-held Company</FONT></B></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="times new roman">COMPANHIA SIDER&#218;RGICA NACIONAL</FONT></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="times new roman">Corporate Taxpayer&#8217;s ID (CNPJ/MF): 33.042.730/0001-04</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">Given the information presented in the teleconference with analysts held on November 14, 2014, and in accordance with Article 157, paragraph 4, of Law 6404/76 and Instruction 358/02 of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, </FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">COMPANHIA SIDER&#218;RGICA NACIONAL </FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">(&#8220;CSN&#8221; or &#8220;Company&#8221;) hereby clarifies the following to its shareholders and the market in general:</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">On Friday, November 21, 2014, CSN and its partners in Nacional Min&#233;rios S.A. (&#8220;Namisa&#8221;), ITOCHU Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, POSCO, Kobe Steel, Ltd., Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd., and China Steel Corporation entered into agreements which envisage the combination of the mining operations and part of the related logistics of CSN and Namisa, which will be segregated in a new company (&#8220;Transaction&#8221;). The effectiveness of the Transaction is subject to the approvals by the board of directors of the parties, expected to take place until December 12, 2014. As conditions precedent to closing the deal, the agreements establish regulatory approvals and other measures customary in transactions of this nature, which should be fulfilled within 12 months.&nbsp; </FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">The Company will maintain the CVM, </FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt" lang=EN-US color=black face="times new roman">BM&amp;FBOVESPA and the market informed of any developments regarding the Transaction</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="times new roman">.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="times new roman">S&#227;o Paulo, November 24, 2014.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="times new roman">David Moise Salama</FONT></P>

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<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 4%"><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. </FONT></DIV>

<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 4%"><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Date:&nbsp;November 24, 2014</FONT></DIV>

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   <DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">/<SMALL>S</SMALL>/&nbsp;Benjamin Steinbruch </FONT></DIV>

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   <DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">/<SMALL>S</SMALL>/&nbsp;David Moise Salama </FONT></DIV>

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<P align=justify><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. </FONT></P>

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