diff --git a/config/deploy/production.rb b/config/deploy/production.rb
index 27c2d581..5ab191d8 100644
--- a/config/deploy/production.rb
+++ b/config/deploy/production.rb
@@ -31,9 +31,7 @@
 # http://capistranorb.com/documentation/getting-started/configuration/
 # Feel free to add new variables to customise your setup.
 
-set :default_env, {
-  'NEW_RELIC_ENV' => 'production'
-}
+
 
 # Custom SSH Options
 # ==================
diff --git a/config/deploy/staging.rb b/config/deploy/staging.rb
index 1018f8dc..dc6cc413 100644
--- a/config/deploy/staging.rb
+++ b/config/deploy/staging.rb
@@ -31,9 +31,7 @@
 # http://capistranorb.com/documentation/getting-started/configuration/
 # Feel free to add new variables to customise your setup.
 
-set :default_env, {
-  'NEW_RELIC_ENV' => 'staging'
-}
+
 
 # Custom SSH Options
 # ==================