# `AWSConfigRemediation-DeleteUnusedENI`
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 **Description** 

 The `AWSConfigRemediation-DeleteUnusedENI` runbook deletes an elastic network interface (ENI) that has an attachment status of `detached` . 

 [Run this Automation (console)](https://console.aws.amazon.com/systems-manager/automation/execute/AWSConfigRemediation-DeleteUnusedENI) 

**Document type**

Automation

**Owner**

Amazon

**Platforms**

Linux, macOS, Windows

**Parameters**
+ AutomationAssumeRole

  Type: String

  Description: (Required) The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) role that allows Systems Manager Automation to perform the actions on your behalf.
+ NetworkInterfaceId

  Type: String

  Description: (Required) The ID of the ENI that you want to delete.

**Required IAM permissions**

The `AutomationAssumeRole` parameter requires the following actions to use the runbook successfully.
+  `ssm:StartAutomationExecution` 
+  `ssm:GetAutomationExecution` 
+  `ec2:DeleteNetworkInterface` 
+  `ec2:DescribeNetworkInterfaces ` 

 **Document Steps** 
+  `aws:executeAwsApi` - Deletes the ENI you specify in the `NetworkInterfaceId` parameter. 
+  `aws:executeScript` - Verifies the ENI has been deleted.