diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js
index 24cf56079f..4d7ef493e8 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js
@@ -63,7 +63,6 @@ OpenLayers.Layer.EventPane.prototype =
         } else {
             this.map.layerContainerDiv.appendChild(this.pane);
         }
-        this.map.events.attachToElement(this.pane);
     },
   
     /**