diff --git a/remove-node.yml b/remove-node.yml
index 39203ad53..126263523 100644
--- a/remove-node.yml
+++ b/remove-node.yml
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 
 - hosts: "{{ node | default('etcd:k8s_cluster:calico_rr') }}"
   gather_facts: no
-  environment: "{{ proxy_disable_env }}"
   tasks:
     - name: Confirm Execution
       pause: