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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-19-000737
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190331
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190315
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190314

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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:		19682632

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		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>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 March, 2019</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: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">Att.:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Guilherme Rocha Lopes</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">Ref .: Official Letter No. 83/2019 / CVM / SEP / GEA-2, dated March 6, 2019, requesting clarification on news published by the media.</FONT></B></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">COMPANHIA SIDER&#218;RGICA NACIONAL ("CSN" or "Company"), in accordance with the above-mentioned letter, which contents of the query are transcribed below, present the clarifications requested:</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">"1. We refer to the news published on the website </FONT></I><I><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">VALOR ECON&#212;MICO</FONT></I><B><I><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></I></B><I><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">on 03/13/2019 under the title "MP X CSN", which includes the following information:</FONT></I></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 35.4pt"><I><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">"The Minas Gerais Public Prosecutor's Office has recommended that CSN promote the voluntary removal of approximately 2,500 people living near the Casa de Pedra mine dam in Congonhas (MG). According to the announcement, CSN should offer a rent reimbursement of R$ 1,500 for each family, in addition to all expenses for moving expenses. "In the absence of available properties to relocate the residents, the company could offer vacancies in hotels," the statement said.&#8221;</FONT></I></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">2. In this regard, we require your manifestation on the veracity of the statements contained in the news and, if so, we request your statement on the reasons why you understood that the matter of Relevant Fact is not addressed, pursuant to CVM Instruction 358 / 02. "</FONT></I></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">The Company confirms that its subsidiary CSN Minera&#231;&#227;o S.A. ("CSN Minera&#231;&#227;o") received correspondence from the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Minas Gerais ("MPMG"), which includes the recommendation mentioned in said notice.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">We clarify, however, that the Casa de Pedra Dam is stable and there was no activation of an emergency plan or any change in the status of this dam, as demonstrated by the new stability statements issued on March 11, 2019 and presented the same day to MPMG and other competent bodies. Therefore, there is no new fact that prompts the disclosure of material fact.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">CSN Minera&#231;&#227;o is strictly complying with the applicable environmental legislation, and also has all valid environmental licenses for the disposal and management of waste in said dam. In addition, as already informed, CSN Minera&#231;&#227;o has been adopting measures since 2016, which aim at the dry stacking of the tailings generated in the production process of the Casa de Pedra mine. Currently, this method already covers 40% and, by the end of 2019, will cover 100% of the volume produced, discarding the use of the Casa de Pedra Dam. The decommissioning and subsequent revegetation of the dam are natural consequences of this process.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">S&#227;o Paulo, March 14, 2019.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro</FONT></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" color=black face="Times New Roman">Executive Director of Finance and Investor Relations</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;March 14, 2019</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;Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro </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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