Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September, 2018

Commission File Number 1-14732

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

National Steel Company

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3400, 20º andar
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
04538-132

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

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.

Yes _______ No ___X____

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL

Publicly-Held Company

Corporate Taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ MF): 33.042.730/0001-04

Company Registry (NIRE): 35-3.0039609.0

MATERIAL FACT

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL ("Company"), in addition to the Material Facts disclosed on December 8, 2017 and June 20, 2018, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that it has concluded the negotiations with the authorities of the State of Rio de Janeiro and on this date the Deliberations CECA / CLF Resolution No. 6,216 of 09/18/2018 published in the Official Gazette of the State of Rio de Janeiro, authorizing the execution of the Adjustment of Conduct Term between the Company and the State of Rio de Janeiro - through the Secretary of State for the Environment ("SEA"), the State Environmental Institute ("INEA") and the State Environmental Control Commission ("CECA"), thereby maintaining the operation of the Presidente Vargas plant, located in Volta Redonda/RJ.

The term contemplates investments of approximately R$303 million in environmental projects and actions in the region until August 2024 and represents a commitment of the Company to the sustainability of its activities with the communities of Volta Redonda and region, as well as with the generation of value to its shareholders, employees and other stakeholders .

São Paulo, September 19th 2018.

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL

Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro

Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: September 19, 2018

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL

By:	/ S / Benjamin Steinbruch
	Benjamin Steinbruch Chief Executive Officer



By:	/ S / Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
	Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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.

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