diff --git a/includes/orphaned_objects.inc b/includes/orphaned_objects.inc
index c4140170..545fafc1 100644
--- a/includes/orphaned_objects.inc
+++ b/includes/orphaned_objects.inc
@@ -5,18 +5,6 @@
  * A list of orphaned Islandora objects.
  */
 
-/**
- * Implements hook_permission().
- */
-function islandora_orphaned_objects_permission() {
-  return array(
-    'manage orphaned objects' => array(
-      'title' => t('Manage orphaned Islandora objects'),
-      'description' => t('View a list of orphaned Islandora objects.'),
-    ),
-  );
-}
-
 /**
  * Builds the management form for the Orphaned Objects module.
  *