diff --git a/pkg/urbit/vere/pier.c b/pkg/urbit/vere/pier.c
index 2907bb0374..098762b836 100644
--- a/pkg/urbit/vere/pier.c
+++ b/pkg/urbit/vere/pier.c
@@ -1104,10 +1104,6 @@ _pier_boot_vent(u3_pier* pir_u)
 
     u3_ames_ef_bake(pir_u);
     u3a_lop(cod_l);
-
-    cod_l = u3a_lush(c3__behn);
-    u3_behn_ef_bake(pir_u);
-    u3a_lop(cod_l);
   }
 
   //  insert legacy boot event