diff --git a/lib/galaxy/web/framework/base.py b/lib/galaxy/web/framework/base.py
index cae834f3c63..63fd077608f 100644
--- a/lib/galaxy/web/framework/base.py
+++ b/lib/galaxy/web/framework/base.py
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ from Cookie import SimpleCookie
 import pkg_resources; 
 pkg_resources.require( "Paste" )
 pkg_resources.require( "Routes" )
-pkg_resources.require( "flup" )
 pkg_resources.require( "WebOb" )
 
 import routes