Exhibit 24

Confirming Statement

This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Raymond S. Napolitan Jr., has
authorized and designated  A. Rae Eagle and Kelly J. Wilmoth to execute and
file on the undersigned?s behalf all Forms 3, 4, and 5 (including any
amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be required to file with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned?s
ownership of or transactions in securities of Nucor Corporation.  The
authority of A. Rae Eagle and Kelly J. Wilmoth under this Statement shall
continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and
5 with regard to his ownership of or transactions in Nucor Corporation,
unless earlier revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that
A. Rae Eagle and Kelly J. Wilmoth are not assuming any of the undersigned?s
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.